In York we have a Family Hub model, funded by the Department for Education. This has been developed with partners, with the pilot phase of the project having ended in September 2024.
We’re developing Raise York because we believe that all children and young people in York deserve the best start and the chance to thrive. Every family, child and young person should be able to get help, information and support at the right time and place. They should be able to reach their full potential and lead healthy, happy lives.
Families and communities help provide a foundation for children and young people to grow, develop and feel safe. Raise York brings together children, young people, families, communities and professionals so everyone can get the connections, help and support they want and need.
Raise York is a network of people, places and online support. It supports children, young people and families from pregnancy to adulthood. You can expect a warm welcome in your local community and to be guided to the right support for you.
Family Hubs timescales
From July 2023 we launched the pilot of the Raise York Family Hubs, Your Family Network.
From October 2024 we moved out of the pilot stage of the Family Hubs. Families can continue to access information online on the Raise York website by contacting the Family Information Service and also visiting the Family Information Service at various community outreach points throughout the city.
See more information about our Raise York Warm Welcomes.
Get involved with Family Hubs
We're co-designing Raise York with families, carers, young people, and childcare and health professionals. We’re working with a group of parents and carers to make sure that the support and information available at Raise York is accessible to everyone.
York Parent Panel
Help share the views of parents and carers in York by joining our parent panel. You will have the opportunity to come along to one of our York Parent Panel monthly meetings.
To enquire about joining the York Parent Panel, or to find out more, contact us on email: fis@york.gov.uk.
York Parent Champions
Become a York Parent Champion and help reach families across the community to ensure they are aware of support and services available to them.
There's a range of ways you can do this, including running a parent and child group, chatting to families on the school run or at groups you already access, putting a poster up in a local community centre and more…
You'll be supported and receive training as well as the opportunity to come along to one of our York Parent Panel monthly meetings.
If you'd like to be a York Parent Champion, contact us on telephone: 07901813436, or email: alison.cammiss@york.gov.uk.