4Children believes that every child in every community should have the chance to achieve their full potential and that every parent should be supported to build a better future for their family. In pursuit of this vision, 4Children continues to be at the forefront of innovation in the delivery of children’s services across the UK.

4Children is committed to:
— A continuum of support throughout childhood 0–19
— Universal services with specialist support when needed
— Integrated and joined up services

Through its trailblazer 0–19 children’s centres, 4Children is showing the difference that can be made with joined up support and opportunities for children of all ages and their families, including more specialist support for those who need it.

Click on the links in the list on the right for more information on each children's centre. 

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The first centre to open, Carousel, provides a comprehensive offer to the local community in Braintree, Essex. Over 30 specialist groups including a fully integrated youth centre are all combined with an early years, childcare and activity programme across the age range. Partner agencies include the PCT, health, youth service and adult education. Click here to find out more. 4Children has developed an additional 9 children’s centres that are now open in Essex.

4Children is working in partnership with local authorities across the country to deliver this seamless system of support for 0–19s, their families and local communities. We pilot innovative approaches such as focusing on access for disadvantaged children and support in rural areas. Call the 4Children Information Helpline on 020 7512 2100 for more details.

Click here to view children’s centres job vacancies.