Family hubs across Gateshead are set to benefit from a £3m grant from the Department of Education.
Gateshead Council has announced its share of the department's £300m family hub grant and hopes to offer a "wraparound" support service to children, young people and parents. The council stated services for parents and young people had historically been disjointed and the new hubs will help to centralise support.
The hubs aim to be a "one-stop shop" for advice and guidance on parenting issues such as infant feeding, mental health and relationship building. Parenting classes and health visits will also be available. The new hubs will offer support from conception until 19 or 25 for children and young people with special education needs or disabilities.
