The Early Childhood and Family Service (ECFS), offers support to 0-5-year-olds and their families in Norfolk. We have commissioned Action for Children to deliver the service. Everyone can:

• Use our online early childhood in Norfolk guide to get advice
• Attend early childhood and family service activities in Norfolk
• Call 0344 800 8020 or email us to speak to a member of the ECFS team, or find out about the latest community activities and groups in your area
• Visit your local library to get information or weigh your baby
• Follow our Facebook pages: Breckland ECFS, Broadland ECFS, Great Yarmouth ECFS, King's Lynn and West Norfolk ECFS, North Norfolk ECFS, Norwich ECFS, South Norfolk ECFS

Our early childhood community fund scheme can also help you set up your own groups. 

If you need extra help or someone to talk to:

Sometimes families need a little extra help or support. Our ECFS teams are trained to support you.

• We can come and visit you at home, or somewhere else where you feel comfortable
• You can join us at a group session
• You can come along to one of our ECFS courses for parents
• We can put you in touch with other people who can help, like early help and family support

Request support from the Early Childhood and Family Service

For professional use only:

To refer a family for support, use the Professionals: ECFS request for support form