Wakefield Family Hubs

05/11/2026

We understand that it's not always possible to get to a Family Hub in-person to do one of our many programmes.

That's why we have some of our most popular ones available online, so that you can do them at a time that suits you, from the comfort of your own home!

Our online Triple P offers interactive programmes for parents and carers that you can work through at your own pace. And it's completely FREE to access!

Programmes included in our online offer are:
- Online – for parents of 2 to 12 year olds
- Teen – for parents of 11 to 18 year olds
- Fear Less – for parents of 6-14 year olds who want to support their child’s anxiety
- Stepping Stones – for parents of children with additional needs
- Family Transitions – for separated parents

What to expect:
✅Register your interest and we will send you a joining link
✅Access online from your tablet, smart phone or computer
✅A mix of videos, worksheets and activities
✅Learn new ways of dealing with day-to-day parenting challenges
✅Saves your progress as you go along
✅Up to 12 months to access the programme
✅A Family Hub team member will check in with you along the way
✅Print or save a certificate on completion

You can resister your interest by following the link in the comments, or you can contact your local Family Hub for more information.

04/11/2026

🎆 Celebrate safely this Bonfire Night🎇

🔥 Plan ahead
🔥 Stay safe
🔥 Act fast

For more information please click the link in the comments in the original post.

Firefighters at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) are asking people to celebrate safely this Bonfire Night by choosing organised displays and avoiding unnecessary risks.

Bonfires and fireworks can lead to risks of serious burns if not lit, and supervised with caution. Attending an organised event means you can enjoy the celebrations with family and friends, knowing the appropriate safety measures are in place.

Read more using link in comments ⬇️

03/11/2026

📢🚨BRAND NEW PROGRAMME ALERT

✨Healthy Relationships✨

Come along to our short course to find out how to get on better, strengthen your relationship as a couple, and get ahead of stressors in your relationships before they happen🧑‍🤝‍🧑

What can you expect as one of the first to complete this course?
✅Two 90-minute workshop sessions and a follow-up session
✅Find out more about what relationships need to work
✅Learn practical ideas to help you cope better with stressful situations
✅Look at how communicating differently can help you get along better
✅Gain tools and strategies to build stronger relationships

Strong connections with others are important to who we are, our wellbeing and happiness, and for our children too ❤️

Here’s when and where it is running:
📍Cedars Family Hub – Hemsworth
🕒 Every Thursday 9:30am to 11am. Starting Thursday 19 November.
📞01977 722215✉️ [email protected]

Make sure to book your place!


📢🚨BRAND NEW PROGRAMME ALERT

✨Healthy Relationships✨

Come along to our short course to find out how to get on better, strengthen your relationship as a couple, and get ahead of stressors in your relationships before they happen🧑‍🤝‍🧑

What can you expect as one of the first to complete this course?
✅Two 90-minute workshop sessions and a follow-up session
✅Find out more about what relationships need to work
✅Learn practical ideas to help you cope better with stressful situations
✅Look at how communicating differently can help you get along better
✅Gain tools and strategies to build stronger relationships

Strong connections with others are important to who we are, our wellbeing and happiness, and for our children too ❤️

Here’s when and where it is running:
📍Cedars Family Hub – Hemsworth
🕒 Every Thursday 9:30am to 11am. Starting Thursday 19 November.
📞01977 722215✉️ [email protected]

Make sure to book your place!

02/11/2026

Baby Week at the Family Hubs – you’re invited! 🎉

🤰Open to all new and expectant parents, our events will be full of fun activities, photo area, play area and information about the support and activities available once baby arrives👶

Find out more about the FREE groups, activities and support at your local Family Hub, and take away a FREE gift for you and your baby!

👇Check the comments for links to our Baby Week events!

01/11/2026

📢POPULAR PROGRAMME ALERT! There are only 3 more groups of A Parent’s Toolkit (SEND) this year and is for parents of children with additional needs aged 2-12 years.

The programme supports parents to raise children with additional needs, including ADHD and Autism, to be confident, happy, and resilient.

Join us to look at tools and strategies that can help prevent and manage behaviour difficulties.

What to expect:
✅6 group sessions and 3 telephone sessions personalised to you.
✅Look at positive parenting, promoting children’s development, teaching new skills and behaviours, managing behaviour and parenting routines.
✅Receive your own workbook.
✅Using the Triple P programme content which has been delivered across the world.

Get in touch so yon’t miss out on your place:
📍Stanley Family Hub – Wakefield
🕒 Every Thursday 9:30am to 11:30am. Starting Thursday 5 November.
📞01924 303181 ✉️ [email protected]

📍Carlton Junior and Infant School – South Elmsall
🕒 Every Friday 9:30am to 11:30am. Starting Friday 6 November.
📞01977 722215 ✉️ [email protected]

📍Kendal Drive Family Hub – Castleford
🕒 Every Thursday 9:30am to 12pm. Starting Thursday 26 November.
📞01977 723543 ✉️ [email protected]

Book now!

31/10/2026

Who’s in charge?

Is your child showing disrespectful or violent behaviour towards you?

Join our “Who’s in Charge?” programme for support and strategies to get you back on track. This programme is for parents and carers of children aged 8 – 18 years.

What to expect:
✅A weekly 2-hour session, running for 6 weeks, either in-person or online.
✅Understanding of what contributes towards abusive behaviours
✅Explore the dynamics of power and control
✅Learn to implement consequences and use assertive communication
✅Reduce feelings of guilt and shame

Here’s the “Who’s in Charge?” programmes we have running:
📍Castle Family Hub (Sandal)
🕒 Every Monday 9:30am to 11:30am. Starting Monday 9 November.
📞01924 303376 ✉️ [email protected]

30/10/2026

Our AMAZING Baby and Me programme is only running twice more this year - make sure you secure your place if you are expecting a baby or are a new parent!

👶Our Baby and Me programme is the natural next step after your antenatal support and is for expectant and new parents.

Baby and Me is all about the first year with your baby. Find out more about child development in the first 12months, how you can help teach your baby new skills, and how to keep building a positive relationship with your baby.

Here’s what to expect:
✅5 group sessions and 3 personalised phone call support sessions.
✅The programme covers responding to your baby, survival skills, partner support and much more.
✅A relaxed environment where you can bring baby too!

Find your nearest Baby and Me and secure your place:
📍Castle Family Hub – Sandal
🕒 Every Monday 1:30pm to 3pm. Starting Monday 16 November.
📞01924 303376 ✉️ [email protected]

📍Oakhill Family Hub – Featherstone
🕒 Every Monday 9:30am to 11:30am. Starting Monday 9 November.
📞01977 723923✉️ [email protected]

We’d love for you to join us and get off to the best start on your new journey.

30/10/2026

Join your local Family Hub – for FREE!

Family Hubs are welcoming spaces in your community for parents and families to grow together and have fun!

What do you get?
✅FREE access to all our groups and programmes
✅Termly newsletter with seasonal updates
✅Support and advice from our knowledgeable staff
✅A community of parents and carers
✅A warm and welcoming space

Groups are starting again on Monday 2 November!

Join your local Family Hub now – follow the link in the comments to see where your nearest Family Hub is, what’s on, and a link to our online registration form👇

Join the fun. Join our community. Trusted and local to you.

Not sure how to complete the online registration form? No problem! Just pop-in to your local Family Hub, and one of our friendly members of staff will help you 😊

28/10/2026

🎃Halloween can be scary or unsettling for some children.

Below, Togetherness NHS has advice on how to talk to children about Halloween to help them make sense of it and feel safe.

28/10/2026

📢Wakefield district parents

Social media, gaming, AI, friendships, big opinions, s*x, conflict and war – just some of the modern parenting challenges!

Find out more about all these topics and how you can navigate big conversations in Understanding Your Child in a Changing World online pathway on Togetherness NHS.

✨You can access Togetherness for FREE in the Wakefield district with special access code: HEPWORTH

👇Follow the link in the comments to access Wakefield's Togetherness site.