A new Family Hub offering comprehensive support services for local families has opened in Wood Green, completing Haringey Council’s ambitious £3.4 million programme to establish four such centres across the borough.
Located at the Rising Green Youth Hub on Wood Green High Road, the centre will serve as the final piece in the council’s strategy to create accessible, one-stop locations where families can access a wide range of essential services.
The Wood Green hub will function as the central location in a hub-and-spoke model, working alongside Woodside Children’s Centre, Stuart Crescent Health Centre, and Wood Green Library to deliver a unified approach to family support.
‘One-stop shop’ for family services
Families visiting the hub can access a variety of services including activities for children aged 0-5 years, parent-infant relationship support, perinatal mental health assistance, health visiting services, infant feeding guidance, and speech and language development initiatives.
The centre operates under the council’s 0-19 years approach (extending to 25 years for those with special educational needs and disabilities), bringing together social care, education, and health support under one roof.
Cllr Zena Brabazon, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools & Families, said: “Every child in our borough deserves the best possible start in life, and we are dedicated to supporting them every step of the way. We also recognise the vital role of providing enhanced support for parents, both individually and alongside their children.
“The new Family Hub in Wood Green exemplifies our commitment to creating accessible, inclusive, and impactful services for all Haringey residents. It offers a warm and welcoming space where families can access the essential support they need.”
Partnership approach
The hub brings together several key organisations including the NHS, voluntary community and social enterprise organisations, DadPad, Solihull/InOurPlace, and the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation to ensure families receive integrated, high-quality care.
This collaborative approach aims to streamline assistance for residents, enabling multiple services to work together more effectively while making it easier for families to access the support they need without navigating complex systems.
Ann Graham, Director of Children’s Services at Haringey Council, highlighted the importance of this integrated approach: “From the beginning of this programme, our vision has been to ensure that families in Haringey have seamless access to high-quality support. We are proud to have successfully brought this vision to life across four locations in the borough.
“Parents and children now have access to a wide range of services designed to support them through the many stages of life. We are incredibly proud of the achievements made possible through our partnerships and are excited to build on this success, continuing to deliver even more valuable support for our residents.”
Borough-wide support network
The Wood Green facility completes Haringey’s network of Family Hubs, joining The Triangle in Tottenham (east), Muswell Hill Centre (west), and Eric Allin Centre in Northumberland Park (north).
Local parent Maria Thompson, who attended the opening, told our reporter: “Having all these services in one place will make such a difference. As a mum of three, I’ve often felt overwhelmed trying to figure out where to go for different kinds of help. Now I can come to one place and know that whatever I need, someone can point me in the right direction.”
The Family Hubs initiative represents a significant investment in preventative services, aiming to provide support to families early to prevent issues from escalating to crisis point.
Council officials have confirmed that all four hubs are now fully operational, with regular programmes of activities and support services available to all Haringey residents with children and young people.
Families wishing to learn more about the services available at the Wood Green Family Hub or any of the other centres can find details on the Haringey Council website.
