About
What we do
Buckinghamshire Family Information Service (BFIS) can provide free information, advice and publications on a wide range of topics that affect you and your family, including:
- Options for childcare and free early education in your area
- Details of activities running at Children's Centres in your area and where to find local parent & toddler groups
- Information on activities for children & young people offered by local schools beyond the school day
- Advice and support for families with disabled children
- Understanding what financial support you may be entitled to
- Advice on balancing your work and family's needs
- Where to go for help and information on family & personal issues
- Information on maternity and paternity rights and pay
- Where to find parenting support classes and support groups
- Information on youth clubs and groups for children and young people
- Lots of useful publications and websites on subjects such as parenting, bullying support, behaviour management and healthy eating
- And plenty of fun activities for every member of the family!
For those working or interested in the childcare profession we also have information on:
- Careers in childcare
- Information on setting up a childcare facility
Who we are
We are a team of 10 staff who work both full-time and part-time (click here to 'Meet the Team' and learn more about us) to provide families with the information advice and assistance they need. We are based on 4th Floor at County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury but spent half of our week out and about supporting other professionals in their work with families. We regularly attend sessions in Children's Centres and schools and increasingly our work is taking us to areas where families need our support the most. We also attend local events such as National Family Week events in Aylesbury and the Bucks County Show. Look out for us at community events across the county.
If you run an organisation or organise an event and would like us to attend then please contact us on 0845 688 4944 or email familyinfo@buckscc.gov.uk