Help and support with finances and debts is available to all families across Wirral. Family Hubs provide a range of support for families, including free and confidential money and debt advice in partnership with Citizens Advice Wirral.

Local holiday clubs will be opening their doors to keep the young people active, engaged and learning new things.

Let's make this Easter half term eggs-tra special!

As one of ten local authorities selected to deliver the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme in April 2024, Wirral Council will continue this innovative work and will support authorities across the North West to embed these changes under the new guidance.

Family life can be full of challenges, but support is always within reach at Wirral’s Family Hubs. Whether you’re looking for advice on parenting, need support with finances, or just want to connect with other families, the Family Hubs are here for you.

Wirral Council has led the regional partnership for the Step Up to Social Work programme for eight cohorts, successfully training more than 225 social workers.

“Promote confidence rather than fear.” That’s how Wirral’s 0-19+ team wants the safe sleep message to support new parents and carers.

Ruth is a Heswall resident who has been a panel volunteer with Wirral Youth Justice Service for 15 years. According to Ruth, her voluntary role has opened her eyes to the challenges faced by young people.

The committee met at Wallasey Town Hall on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Time, space, energy, love and commitment, these are the attributes that make a good foster carer. That’s according to Jacqui Andrews, one of Foster4’s Fostering Support workers.

Natalie, a newly qualified social worker, talks about the Step Up to Social Work programme.

If you're thinking about fostering, but have a lot of questions, you've come to the right place...