Blackpool Better Start

Supporting and empowering families in Blackpool to have the best outcomes for their babies and children, from pregnancy to starting school.

Community Connectors

Community Connectors are here for you

Find your local Connector

Activity Timetables

Activities and events for families in your area.

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Cost of Living Support

Support if you are pregnant or have a child under 4 years

Cost of Living Support

Info for Dads

Services and groups for Dads and male role models

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Healthy Start

Help towards your weekly shop for buying milk and some healthy foods.

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Parent Ideas Factory

Whatever your idea is, we can help make it happen.

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Families

All our services have been created with Blackpool parents, for Blackpool parents. These include parenting classes, stay and play groups, cost of living events and getting ready for school sessions. All activities are free and take place in the Family Hubs, in parks, libraries and other venues across the town. Come along to help your child’s learning and meet other Blackpool families.

Workforce

Blackpool Better Start delivers a variety of free learning, training and conference opportunities for anyone working with pregnant women and families with children aged 0-4 years in Blackpool. We work with international, early-years experts and want to embed this knowledge within the local workforce to improve outcomes for families across the town.