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
• Use the free Action for Children app, available from Google Play or Apple App Store. It's great way to find upcoming activities, useful links and set reminders. When you open the app enter your district council area and register your details. You can add an extra area later in the settings
• Attend early childhood and family service activities in Norfolk
• Call 0344 800 8020 or email ecfs-families@actionforchildren.org.uk 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.

• You can join us at a group activity session
• You can request a place on one of our free courses for parents. Courses cover topics such as parenting 0-5s, keeping children safe and improving your mental health
• We can come and visit you at home, or somewhere else where you feel comfortable
• We can put you in touch with other people who can help, such as our early help and family support service

Request support from the Early Childhood and Family Service

For professional use only

• Useful resources for professionals supporting families