What is the Family Information Service?
The Children's Information Service has grown up....... The Children's Information Service has changed its' name to the Family Information Service (FIS). The Family Information Service offers an enhanced service and now holds information on services and activities for children and young people aged 0 - 19 years.
The Family Information Service is a FREE service offering impartial and confidential information on a range of issues affecting children and young people aged 0 – 19 years.
The Family Information Service covers the whole of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. It offers a one- stop information service for parents, carers and professionals who need childcare or request information about children’s services and activities.
The Family Information Service provides information on childcare provision and working with children:-
Childcare Provision
Working with Children
- Information on setting up childcare
- Information on becoming a childminder
- Information on start up grants
- Training courses
Every month The Family Information Service issues a Monthly Update (July 2010) 3894k 
to all Early Years childcare providers and other key partners in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough.
A Holiday Playschemes and Activities Guide 2010 (5024k) has been produced, listing activities for children and young people in Merthyr Tydfil during the Summer.
What else does the service provide?
It provides information on local and national voluntary, statutory and private organisations that support young people. You' will find all these organisations listed under the Useful Links page.
How do I contact the service?
01685 727400 / 727398
fis@merthyr.gov.uk
childcare enquiry form
The Family Information Service
Cwm Golau Integrated Children's Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BJ