Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Family Information Directory

The Family Information Directory provides details on childcare, local activities and a range of services for you and your family.  Please make sure you check any activity or event is still running before you attend.  

The Family Information Service is here to help you and your family find childcare, local services and activities. Find out how we can help you.     

Summer holiday supermarket vouchers

The UK Government has extended the offer to provide food support during the Summer holiday under the Household Support Fund for children must be aged 0 to five who have not started school, live in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and meet one of three criteria. The scheme closed on 1 September at 11.00 pm. See further details and how to apply.

Vouchers for school aged children will be issued directly by the school.

Further information on BCP Council's Household Support Fund can be found on their website.