We can give free information, advice and assistance on:

• finding and paying for childcare 
• play and leisure for children, young people and families 
• working parents' (maternity and paternity) rights and options 
• help for families with disabled children
• family and parenting support
• the schools admission process

We also support professionals in their work with children, young people and families by providing a centralised information resource to help guide customers to the services and information that they need.

Who is the information and support for?

Mums, dads, carers, young people, employers, professionals, local and national government and their agencies.

Is the service free?

Yes. There is no charge for using the service.

What information can OxonFIS provide?

OxonFIS can help you to make informed choices about your childcare arrangements. We have information on all registered childcare and on early education, family support, resources for disabled children, other services for children and young people, play and children and young people's activities.

We can send you lists of available childcare in your area. We can send you information on becoming a childminder or setting up new childcare provision.

We can also provide details of organisations and services relevant to children, young people and their families.

How can I get this information?

Complete the online childcare form, call the helpline on 08452 26 26 36 (or 01865 328580 - which may be cheaper from a mobile) or email fis.enquiries@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Search online

You can also access search online to find childcare or services in the Oxfordshire area via www.openfamilyservices.org.uk

Family Services Directory request form

If you are a provider of services not listed on the Family Services Directory please complete request form.

Publications

We have produced local information guides for your family and can send you one for your area free. You can order one by completing the online form, calling 08452 262636 (or 01865 328580 - which may be cheaper from a mobile) or emailing us.