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.
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.
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.
The new Family Network Support Packages from Wirral Council provide bespoke practical or financial support, such as funding for furniture, travel costs, or other essentials, ensuring children can stay with people they know and trust.
The Open Door Charity is leading the way with innovative, inclusive services designed to support young people's mental wellbeing. At the heart of this effort is the Bloom Building in Birkenhead, a vibrant, welcoming space that redefines how mental health support can look and feel.
Families across Wirral are set to benefit from an additional year of support as the government confirms a funding extension for the Families First for Children (FFC) Pathfinder.
