Children and Families

Sandwell Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)
Register now for School Holidays

Get help with childcare costs. Apply for free 15 and 30 hours early learning.

Worried about paying bills? Does it feel like you are struggling to cope with your family finances? Find the right support and advice to help you manage your family budget.

A reminder to all childcare providers in Sandwell. It's important to keep your information up to date on the FIS Hub. Parents need to trust that your information is accurate so they can make the best childcare choices for their family.

Sandwell Keeps Talking is Sandwell's initiative to promote Early Language and Communication Skills to parents and early years practitioners.

Have you ever thought about becoming a childminder?

Childminding is a rewarding career helping children to develop and grow.

Discover more about becoming an Ofsted registered childminder.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advice and Support for Families

Hungry Little Minds

Boost children’s communication skills with simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five.

Take a look at the fun activities you can do with your child

Concerned about a child?

If you are concerned that a child is being abused or neglected call 0121 569 3100

Thinking about fostering?

If so, we'd love to hear from you...

If you could help change a child or young person's life, have a spare room and are considering fostering please call 0800 358 0899