Children and Families Newcastle is here for you and your family. Look around the website, or pop into a family hub to find out what's on offer near you. Newcastle has four areas; North, East, Inner West and Outer West. Use the postcode search to find your area.
Give your child the best Best Start in Life. Find out what support is available while you are pregnant and once your baby is here. Find groups, activities, and childcare options near you. Learn how to support your child as they learn and grow.
Find information and support for families with school age young people things like; activities and events for young people, advice about staying safe online, mental health and more.
Support available locally for young people. This includes training and education options, health and wellbeing, and more.
We are working with young people to develop this page. Thanks for your understanding.
For children and young people from birth to 25 years olds. A Local Offer gives young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about what support services are available in their local area.
Whether you’re a first-time carer, or a practised parent, Newcastle is bursting with activities and support.
Childcare is changing and more children will get some free hours. Visit our childcare pages to find out what you are eligible for and what the childcare options are in your area.
See what's happening near you. We have lots of free or low cost things to do from dancing to Lego club. You will also find Newcastle Best Holiday Ever, our holiday activity and food offer.
Our Best Start in Life parenting support line is here for you Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. Our friendly family partners can answer lots of different parenting questions you might have from pregnancy to age two. Feeling low, struggling with sleep, trouble with tantrums? Give us a call.