Family Information Service (FIS)

What is the Family Information Service?

The Family Information Service (FIS) provides information on services and activities for children and young people aged 0 - 19 years. 

The FIS is a free service offering impartial and confidential information on a range of issues affecting children and young people aged 0 – 19 years.

The FIS 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 FIS provides information on childcare provision and working with children:

Childcare Provision

• Childminders
• Day Nurseries
• Pre -school Playgroups
• Out of School Clubs
• Parent, Carer & Toddler Groups
• Uniform Groups
• Youth Services
• Leisure Activities

Working with Children

• Information on setting up childcare
• Information on becoming a childminder
• Training courses

What else does the service provide?

It provides information on local and national voluntary, statutory and private organisations that support young people.