Parents and Child News & Updates
Senior representatives from the Department for Education (DfE) and national government departments visited Wolverhampton
Pregnant women, new mothers and families with newborn babies are being urged to take extra precautions during periods of extreme heat, as health experts warn of the risks high temperatures can pose to both mother and baby.
- 10th August 2026
Many dedicated fostering families came together for a joyful afternoon at the ‘Bounce in the Park’ event recently.
Midlands-based Adoption Focus has announced their Community Learning Partners programme, a pioneering corporate initiative that connects business and employees with adoptive families through practical, skills-based support.
Four Black Country councils are joining forces to establish a regional fostering hub that will transform how foster parents are recruited, supported and retained across the region.
- 21st July 2026
As part of the OneWolverhampton partnership's commitment to providing more care and support closer to home, the Speech and Language Therapy service has been working in Wolverhampton's Best Start Family Hub
Foster parents from across Wolverhampton gathered at Molineux Stadium last Tuesday (7 July) for ‘Safe to Be Me’, Fostering for Wolverhampton's annual conference exploring identity, belonging, inclusion and the vital role foster parents play
Looking for things to do in Wolverhampton this summer? Whether you're planning a family day out, searching for scenic walking routes, wanting to get active outdoors or simply looking for the perfect picnic spot, West Park is one of Wolverhampton's most popular green spaces.
Looking for inspiration to keep the children entertained during the school holidays? Whether you're planning ahead for the summer break, half term, Easter or Christmas holidays, Wolverhampton offers plenty of exciting family-friendly attractions, outdoor adventures and indoor activities to suit all ages.
The council’s Parent and Infant Wellbeing team is proud to support Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (8–14 June 2026), highlighting this year’s theme of ‘Attunement’, the ability to tune in and connect with babies on an emotional level.