The\u00a0Buckinghamshire Family Hub Network\u00a0is a county-wide initiative designed to make it easier for families to access support, advice, and services throughout their parenting journey\u2014from pregnancy through to age 19, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf08\u00a0What It Offers
\nThe network acts as a\u00a0one-stop shop\u00a0for:<\/p>\n
\tParenting support
\n \tMental health and wellbeing
\n \tFinancial advice
\n \tPregnancy and baby care
\n \tYouth services and education
\n \tLocal activities and community groups<\/p>\n
Families can access help in\u00a0family centres,\u00a0community spaces, or\u00a0online, making support flexible and accessible<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd1d\u00a0Who\u2019s Involved
\nThe Family Hub Network brings together a wide range of partners:<\/p>\n
\tBuckinghamshire Council
\n \tBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
\n \tOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
\n \tSchools and education providers
\n \tVoluntary, community, and faith groups
\n \tSocial enterprises and charities\u00a0like Kooth and One Can Trust<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udded\u00a0How It Works
\nFamilies can:<\/p>\n
\tVisit a local hub for direct support
\n \tBe signposted to the most appropriate service based on their needs
\n \tGet help early to prevent issues from escalating<\/p>\n
The network is active across\u00a0Aylesbury Vale,\u00a0Chiltern & South Bucks, and\u00a0Wycombe, with hubs like the\u00a0Hithercroft Family Centre in High Wycombe\u00a0hosting events and drop-in sessions<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcac\u00a0Why It Matters
\nThis collaborative model helps:<\/p>\n
\tReduce the need for more intensive interventions
\n \tBuild trust by offering support in familiar, local settings
\n \tFoster resilience and independence in families<\/p>\n
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Family Hub Network | Family Information Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"