Ashford Youth Hub

03/06/2024

30/05/2024

This account is now closed. We will still be providing lots of helpful information and advice for young people around the county through our Ashford Family Hubs (11-19) Instagram account.
Please bear with us whilst we set up this Instagram account.

29/05/2024

We have made some changes to the names of our buildings in Ashford.

- The Willow Family Hub (formerly known as The Willow Children's Centre)
- Waterside Family Hub (formerly known as Waterside Children's Centre)
- Ashford North Family Hub (formerly known as Ashford North Youth Hub)
- Bockhanger Family Hub (formerly known as Sure Steps Children's Centre).
- Tenterden Family Hub ( formerly known as Little Explorers Children's Centre)
Get the local support and services you need, with Kent Family Hubs.

21/05/2024

We'll soon be closing this page. We'll still be providing lots of helpful information and advice for young people around the county through our Family Hub 11-19 Instagram accounts.

30/04/2024

What is Fearless?

Fearless enables young people to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week- 365 days a year for you.

Fearless: Empowering young people to speak up on crime. Explore resources, report anonymously, and make a difference in your community with CrimeStoppers UK

30/04/2024

Virtual Parent and Carer Feedback Groups

Join our virtual Parent and Carer Feedback Groups, known as Parent Carer Panels, to help us improve services for families in your area.

You can share your views on your experiences of using the Family Hub services and have your say to improve these services for families across Kent.

The next session is running on Thursday 23rd May 12.30-1.30pm.
The topic of focus will be Speech and Language.
We will be looking at the new Speech and Language section on the Family Hub website and exploring practical tips and support available to families.

To register your interest visit kent.gov.uk/parentcarerpanel and fill in the online form.

30/04/2024

Change 4 life lunch box swaps
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes -swaps

Simple, tasty recipes and tips for hassle-free healthier packed lunches.

29/04/2024

Anna Freud – National Centre for Children and Families. Help with sleep problems in children and young people
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/risks-and-protective-factors/lifestyle-factors/sleep/

Good sleep is fundamental to good mental health, just as good mental health is vital to good sleep. A good night’s sleep is about getting to sleep, staying asleep and getting enough good quality, deep sleep.

29/04/2024

Loneliness is a normal emotion. It can be temporary, or it can be so overwhelming that it makes it difficult to get on with your everyday life. If you’re struggling with your mental wellbeing because of loneliness or isolation you can talk to someone at CALM.
https://www.thecalmzone.net/issues/loneliness-and-social-isolation/

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