Family Information Service (FIS)

We offer a wide range of information to support families, children and young people aged 0-19 years of age (25 for young people with additional needs).

 That's where the Family Information Service can help, with advice on:

We can also give information on family support, details of children's activities, parenting, inclusion grant funding and much much more.

We are asked many questions – some we can answer straight away, but others may need to be researched further. Most are answered within one working day.
In all cases our commitment is "if we don't know the answer, we'll find someone who does."

Call us on Freephone 0800 542 02 02

Or email familyinfo@gloucestershire.gov.uk or text on 07769 965 118.

For information on Ofsted registered childcare providers in Gloucestershire and further afield, please visit the Glos families directory website.

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