Services for families (ages 11 to 19)

Family hubs

Family hubs are a single place to get support for children, young people and families. Find your nearest hub

Kinship care

Information on looking after the child of a relative or friend that is in care - known as kinship foster care

Leeds Pathways

Bespoke information, advice and guidance to young people to help support their career aspirations

Housing

Access a variety of housing-related services, including support for council tenants, help for those at risk of homelessness, and guidance for private renters

Life coaching

Personalised support to young people who are experiencing issues such as poor mental health, family breakdown, and disengagement from education

Leeds Youth Service

Targeted interventions for young people, focusing on topics including emotional and mental well-being, sexual health, risk-taking behaviours and more

Substance use

Forward Leeds offers free and confidential support for individuals in Leeds struggling with alcohol and drug issues

Financial help

The Money Information Centre Leeds offers free, confidential advice on a range of financial matters, including debt, benefits, housing, energy, food support, employment, and more

Return Interview Service

Supportive interviews to understand why a child went missing, offering guidance to reduce risks and prevent it happening again

Public health

Support for families, focusing on health and well-being for children and young people from birth to age 19. Services include infant feeding support, school immunisations, oral health, and programs for young carers

Cluster support

Clusters provide early support for families by coordinating services like schools, health, and social services to improve safety, wellbeing, and attendance

Family Group Conferencing

Family Group Conferences (FGCs) are at the heart of our restorative approach to support families when there is a safeguarding issue