Family Hubs
Croydon's Family Hubs have secured extended funding and are expanding services, while other councils review their impact and provision for families.
Croydon's Family Hubs, which provide integrated support for families, secured an extension of their funding until March 2029, as confirmed by the Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee in July 2026. This includes £6.2 million allocated over three years to increase the number of children achieving a Good Level of Development and expand the network. Croydon is also enhancing neighbourhood health services, with Family Hubs transitioning from supporting children aged 0-5 to a broader 0-19 age range (up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities), as reported in March 2026.
In March 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Family Services Select Committee addressed rising youth violence and exploitation, noting increased demand for Children's Services. Hammersmith and Fulham's Family Hubs celebrated their second anniversary in January 2026, with a motion proposed by Councillor Alex Sanderson and Councillor Nikos Souslous commending their role. Haringey Council is reviewing services for children under one, focusing on equitable access and meeting needs, as discussed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in October 2025.
No upcoming meetings are currently listed with Family Hubs on their agenda. Family Hubs are community centres designed to provide integrated support for families, often including early years education and parenting programmes, and are a component of national and local Children's Social Care Reform Programmes.
Key facts
- Croydon's Family Hubs secured funding until March 2029. Source
- £6.2 million is allocated over three years for Croydon's Family Hubs. Source 1 Source 2
- Croydon's Family Hubs are expanding to support 0-19 age range (up to 25 for SEND). Source
- Kensington and Chelsea's Family Services Select Committee met in March 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Family Hubs celebrated their second anniversary in January 2026. Source
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