Walsall Families in the KNOW

02/09/2026

🦛 Hippo Trail Launch Celebration! 🦛

Join us at The New Art Gallery Walsall for a FREE day of art, creativity, and family fun.

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ 11:00am to 3:00pm
📍 The New Art Gallery Walsall

Creative workshops 🖼️ Artwork by local young people 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly arts and crafts activities

✅ No booking required

We can't wait to see you there!

02/09/2026

🌟 Triple P Parenting Course for Families of Children with SEND (Aged 2+) 🌟

Looking for practical strategies to help manage challenging behaviour, build positive routines and strengthen family relationships?

Join our FREE Triple P Parenting Course, designed specifically for parents and carers of children aged 2+ with SEND. The course offers simple, effective tools to support your child's development and wellbeing in a friendly, supportive environment.

Parents must attend all sessions!

📅 Mondays • 21st & 28th September • 5th, 12th & 19th October • 23rd November

🕤 9:30am - 11:30am

📍 Lichfield Street Hub Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1T

✅ Free to attend ✅ Practical parenting support ✅ Meet other parents and carers ✅ Learn strategies you can use at home

📲 Booking is essential Book your place via the QR code on the poster or visit: https://walsall.brightbookings.co.uk/

⚠️ Please note: Unfortunately, crèche facilities are not available during these sessions.

⚠️ Only 10 spaces available

01/09/2026

Togetherness is there to support families on your parenting journey, support their emotional wellbeing as well as your own. Explore Understanding Your Child online learning pathway FREE with access code HIPPO
https://togetherness.co.uk/mul/walsall/

31/08/2026

📢 Important Notice📢

There will be no Play and Stay or Storytime Fun Sessions running from Tuesday 1st September to Friday 4th September 2026
Sessions will resume as normal the following week.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our sessions soon! 💛

30/08/2026

Parenting is in the palm of your hands with the Baby Buddy App, available in Walsall.
The free app enables you to find support near you whether that’s searching for a hospital to give birth, or finding an infant feeding support group in your area.
You can also get expert advice and resources to help you along the way.

Download on the Google Play or the App Store 🔗https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

📢 Important Update: Temporary Closure of East Family Hub

Due to adverse weather conditions, East Family Hub is currently closed until further notice. We are hopeful that normal activities and services will resume by Monday 7 September.

If you require support during this time, you can access activities and services at our other Walsall Family Hub locations in Blakenall, Walsall, and Darlaston.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

For advice, guidance, and information about Family Hub services, please visit our website: 🔗 https://family-hubs.walsall.gov.uk/

Thank you for your understanding and patience. We will provide further updates as soon as possible. 💙

28/08/2026

Family Voices
Your Voice. Your Family. Your Community.

Help shape services and support for families 0-5 in Walsall.

Family Voices is the Parent Carer Panel for Walsall Family Hubs, giving families the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas and feedback to improve local services.

Get involved and benefit from:

✅ Sharing your views and influencing change
✅ Incentives for participation
✅ Free training opportunities
✅ Volunteering opportunities
✅ Meeting and supporting other families

We want to hear from you!

Join Family Voices today

📧 [email protected]

Together, we can make Walsall's services work better for children, young people and families.