Find information about play sessions for young children, advice about feeding and healthy eating, and other support for parents/carers and families.
Free support for all families in Waltham Forest with children aged 0–5.
Our family services cover four key themes:
- Infant feeding – breast, bottle or mixed
- Healthy eating
- Oral health – children’s teeth
- Speech & language
Phone: 0208 496 5223
Email: wfsupport@henry.org.uk
“Tots and Toys” is a toddler group for parents/carers and their children aged 0-3.
9.30am – 11am every Tuesday morning in term time.
Open to anyone in the area and is a great place to meet other parents and carers.
Phone: 020 3876 6399
Email: info@brbc.org.uk
Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre
Play sessions, toy loaning and feeding support. You must become a member to attend play sessions – £12 for a year, free for families on benefits.
Find out how to become a member.
Find out about play sessions in Walthamstow and Leytonstone.
Address: Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre, 46 Ravenswood Road, London E17 9LY
Phone: 020 8509 3401
Email: e17toylibrarymanager@gmail.com
Family support, play sessions, baby massage and more.
Centres in Walthamstow, Leytonstone, Chingford and Leyton.
Find out about our activities and events.
Phone: 020 8531 9522
Email: lpc@tlpcc.org.uk
Address: Lloyd Park Centre, Winns Avenue Entrance, Lloyd Park, Walthamstow, London E17 5JW
Find contact details of other centres in Waltham Forest.
A baby bank is like a food bank but for baby items. If you, or anyone you know needs some baby items, please contact them.
Phone: 07835 109459
Email: babybank@thecornerstone.org.uk
Complete an online form if YOU need help.
Complete an online form if you know someone who needs help.
Support for victims of domestic abuse
Advice, support, and counselling for South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women and girls experiencing domestic violence and sexual violence.
Phone: 020 8539 0427
Email: info@ashiana.org.uk
Solace Advocacy and Support Service
Practical and emotional support, information, advocacy and specialist services. If you need help with safety concerns, emotional or housing support, legal options, reporting to the police, child contact, benefits and financial advice, get in touch.
Phone: 07340 683382
Email: walthamforestIDSVAservice@solacewomensaid.org
If you need help NOW, phone 0808 802 5565.
Haven Network for Survivors of Abuse
Information, advice and support for men and women and young people who are experiencing domestic or sexual abuse.
Address: The Peterhouse Community Centre, 122 Forest Rise, Walthamstow, London E17 3PW
Phone: 0208 520 0755
Email: info@wfhaven.org.uk