Advice and support for families in Edinburgh
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Are you worrying about money, housing or benefits?
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Needing some parenting advice or support?
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Struggling with school?
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Looking for some help to strengthen family relationships?
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Are you an armed forces family that has recently relocated to Edinburgh?
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Are you worrying about family relationships or wellbeing?
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Do you live in Edinburgh and have a child aged five or under?
Space to grow
Every childhood is special. It’s a time to learn and grow, to make friends, to discover. But there are challenges, big and small. From bullying and racism at school, to abuse, to problems at home, the pressures can quickly start to build up.
If that happens, we’re here. Space to grow offers free early help for children in the north east of Edinburgh aged 8 to 13, so that they can feel happier, supported, healthier and safer. In particular, we’ll be here for children from groups who ordinarily may not be well represented within wellbeing and mental health services, such as children from the global majority, young carers, LGBTQ+ children and young people and others.
With Space to grow, children can get the help they need to understand and deal with their feelings, build strong relationships, and communicate. Whether it’s one-to-one support, joining a workshop, or speaking to a specialist project worker online or by phone, children can get the support that’s right for them exactly when they need it. There’s advice, information, and resources for parents and carers too.
If you are interested in how our workshops could support your children within your school or community, please contact us on the below email address. Workshops and drop-ins can be delivered city wide.
To find out more, visit the Space to grow website or contact us at spacetogrow@childrenfirst.org.uk
Maximise! Early Years (North Edinburgh)
Maximise! Early Years (North Edinburgh) project supports families where the youngest child is attending an early years centre in the north of the city. We partner with five of the north City of Edinburgh Council early years centres (Fort, Greendykes, Moffat, Craigmillar and Granton) to deliver this support with our partners CHAI Community Help & Advice Intitiative (CHAI).
This project delivers holistic community-based support and advice to families. The project brings together two separate charities with their own area of expertise to create a skilled team that aims to prevent and minimise social inequalities. Families can build relationships with the team whilst they are dropping their children off at the early years centre. To find out more please email: maximise@childrenfirst.org.uk
Edinburgh Family Support Partnership - Umbrella Hubs
The Edinburgh Family Support Partnership Umbrella Hubs provide support for families across Edinburgh.
For support, please drop in to one of our Umbrella Hubs or call 08000 28 22 33 (Mon-Fri, 9am to 9pm or Sat-Sun, 9am to noon)
Children First work in partnership with Citadel, Edinburgh Community Food, Safer Families, Barnardos, FGDM and Community Social Workers to ensure families can access early help and support at the right time.
Southwest
- Clovenstone Community Centre Thursday’s @ 9am-10am
- Gate55 Friday’s @ 11am-12pm
Northwest
- Royston Wardieburn Community Centre Wednesday’s @ 13:00-14:00
- West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre Thursday’s @ 13:00-14:00
Northeast
- Citadel Tuesday’s @ 10am-11am
- Sandys Centre Thurday’s @ 11:30am-12:30pm
Southeast
- Gilmerton Community Centre Monday’s @ 10:30am-11:30am
- Goodtrees Community Centre Thursday’s @ 10:30am-11:30am
- Valley Park Community Centre Friday’s @ 10:30am-11:30am
Armed Forces: New Beginnings
Through New Beginnings we provide help to serving armed forces families who have recently relocated to Edinburgh to help them successfully settle into their new home and local community.
Emotional, practical and financial wellbeing support is available for the entire family including:
- Whole family holistic support
- Relocation support and local information to help familiarise with your local area
- Opportunity to enjoy family activities and fun community events
- A warm introduction to Children First’s support line for out of hours crisis support.
If you wish to introduce yourself or a serving family, please email: armedforcesfamilies@childrenfirst.org.uk to request an introduction form.
Accredited Pathway Framework
Children First in Edinburgh offer a number of services to schools through the accredited pathway framework. If you work at a school interested in these services, find out more by downloading the PDF at the link below.
