Devon Family Hubs

Family Hubs are here to help families across Devon build strong, healthy and happy lives. We support children and young people from birth to age 19 (or up to age 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or care experience) by connecting families to local services that support their emotional, physical, social and financial wellbeing.

We also support families of children with SEND, helping them access local activities, services and opportunities. Families can receive support with mental health and managing parental conflict as part of the national Best Start for Life Programme.

Who Family Hubs Are For

Family Hubs are for everyone in Devon.

Our services are available to:

• Parents and carers expecting a baby
• Families with children and young people aged 0-19
• Young people
• Parents and carers of young people with SEND up to age 25
• Grandparents, carers and extended family members supporting a child

Requesting Support

Both parents/carers and professionals can complete a simple Request for Support Form. Submit a family hubs support request - Children, families and education

If you are completing a request as a professional, please ensure you have parental consent and that parents are aware the referral is being made.

Following a request, a Family Hub practitioner will contact the parent/carer to discuss their needs and identify appropriate support.

Where appropriate, we can offer a Single Session Intervention, which is a one-hour face-to-face, Microsoft Teams or telephone appointment to explore concerns in more depth and provide tailored support and guidance.

Advice and Guidance Line

We also offer a dedicated Advice and Guidance Line for parents, carers and professionals.

📞 0800 538 5458
🕙 Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Let's Talk, Read and Play (for 2-3 year olds)

We offer support for children experiencing speech, language and communication delays or difficulties through our "Let's Talk, Read and Play" programme.

If you know a family with a child aged 2 to 3 years who may benefit from additional support, please signpost them to us or complete a request for support with parental consent.

Families and professionals can contact Family Hubs via:

Contact Family Hubs:

Submit a family hubs support request - Children, families and education
The service provides advice, guidance and support on a range of family issues. Please note this is not a crisis or emergency helpline.

Connecting Moments SEND Parent Peer Support Group

We also offer Connecting Moments, an online peer support group for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND. The group provides a friendly and supportive space for families to connect with others who have shared experiences, exchange ideas and practical advice, and build valuable peer support networks.

Connecting Moments takes place online on the last Tuesday of every month at 12 noon.

Parents and carers are welcome to join to meet other families, share experiences, learn from one another and access information about local support and opportunities.

Parents can request this by completing the online request for support form Submit a family hubs support request - Children, families and education

NEW!!! Free EasyPeasy Parenting App (for parents of children 0-5 years)

We are also pleased to promote the EasyPeasy App, which is now available free of charge for parents of young children 0-5 in Devon.

EasyPeasy helps transform everyday parenting moments into playful learning experiences and provides advice, practical activities and inspiration to support a child's early development.

The app includes information, activities, and tips on:

• Wellbeing
• Bedtime and sleep
• Nutrition
• SEND
• Speech and language development
• Mindfulness

Parents can access the app by scanning the QR code on the attached poster or by visiting: Join EasyPeasy

Togetherness Parenting Groups

Our Togetherness Parenting Groups support parents and carers of children aged 6 months to 5 years.

The programme covers:

• Understanding children's feelings and emotions
• The importance of play
• Effective communication
• Children's developmental needs
• Managing challenging behaviour
• Sleep and bedtime routines
• Building confidence in parenting

Togetherness provides a welcoming space where parents can gain practical strategies, share experiences and build supportive connections with other families.

Please choose “Parenting Togetherness” on the request for support form. Submit a family hubs support request - Children, families and education

Working in Partnership

We value the important role that schools, nurseries and early years providers play in supporting children and families.

If you would like to learn more about Family Hubs or explore opportunities to work collaboratively, we would be delighted to visit your setting or arrange a Microsoft Teams meeting to discuss how we can work together to support families in your community.

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