Welcome to Family Hubs Leicestershire

Are you a parent or carer who is supported by Leicestershire County Council Children and Family Services? We want to hear from you!

Have your say on new proposals. Survey runs from Monday 12 January to Sunday 22 February 2026.

The stories and experiences of people living in the county who have dementia or care for someone with dementia are needed. Join us on Wednesday 18 February to share your stories.

Want the latest updates for your family? Leicestershire’s Children and Families Newsletter brings you everything you need in one place

Children and young people need connected relationships to build a healthy brain. We've all heard that our body needs 5 portions of fruit or veg a day to grow strong, well our brain needs 5 things Respond, Engage, Relax, Play, Talk.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and it’s easy to feel unsure about whether you’re doing things right.
The Five to Thrive approach can help build your confidence as parents and carers.
Five to Thrive is built around five simple everyday interactions: Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play, and Talk. These building blocks are powerful for your child’s brain development, your relationship, and your confidence as a parent.

Up to date information on how emojis might be used unsafely and to cause harm.

Money worries create enormous stress in families—sometimes called toxic stress when it’s constant and overwhelming. But when adults use Five to Thrive to stay connected, responsive, and nurturing, they help buffer children against the negative impact.

Have you been supported by Family Help Team (LCC) recently and would like to share your experience ? If so, read on to find out about a low commitment group where you can share your experience.

Leicestershire County Council’s Warm Homes service provides advice to residents to support affordable warmth. Residents can obtain advice by telephoning 0116 305 2524 or visiting our advice pages: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/home-energy-grants

'Five A Day' Tips for Healthier Screen Time

This 3 week group is aimed at children 2.5-5years old for anyone interested in supporting their child's communication and language development. Please see flier for more details on how to book a space.