About our Best Start Family Hubs
There are 5 Best Start Family Hubs in Camden, bringing all our family support together in welcoming spaces across the borough.
They are part of the government’s Best Start in Life strategy, which brings together services, support and local offers to guide families from pregnancy, through early years and into school, so they can get the help they need, when they need it.
The first 1,001 days, from pregnancy to age 2, are especially important, and early support can make a lasting difference.
Spread across the borough, the hubs act as local one‑stop place to access services and connect with other families.
You can register or update your contact details on the Camden website.
How we can support you
Our free services include:
- midwifery and health visiting, including our Best Start for Baby service
- baby feeding support
- mental health and wellbeing support
- parenting classes to help build your skills and confidence
- support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- housing advice
- help accessing free early education and free childcare
- support with benefits, money and cost of living advice
- Camden Dads - support for fathers and male carers
- drop-in sessions for under 5s
For more information see:
- the full stay and play timetable
- upcoming local free events and activities for families
- advice and support for your child’s development on the Best Start in Life parent hub website
Who can get help
Our Best Start Family Hubs support families with children and young people aged 0 to 19, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities in Camden.
Where to find us
Our five Best Start Family Hubs are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and are in the heart of neighbourhoods across Camden.
1a Best Start Family Hub
King’s Cross: 1a Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4SR
Phone: 020 7974 7024
For more information visit the 1a Children's Centre and Best Start Family Hub page.
Agar Best Start Family Hub
Kentish Town: Wrotham Road, NW1 9SU
Phone: 020 7974 4789
For more information visit the Agar Children's Centre and Best Start Family Hub page.
Harmood Best Start Family Hub
Camden Town: 1 Forge Place, NW1 8DQ
Phone: 020 7974 8961
For more information visit the Harmood Children's Centre and Best Start Family Hub page.
Kilburn Grange Best Start Family Hub
Kilburn: 1 Palmerston Road, NW6 2JL
Phone: 020 7974 5080
For more information visit the Kilburn Grange Children's Centre and Best Start Family Hub page.
Regents Park Best Start Family Hub
Regent's Park: Augustus Street, NW1 3TJ
Phone: 020 7974 8934
For more information visit the Regent's Park Children's Centre and Best Start Family Hub page.
Youth centres and hubs
Camden’s 3 youth hubs provide safe spaces for young people to have fun and get support.
A range of free drop-in activities, services and support are open to all young people living in Camden aged 12 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities).
These activities include:
- sports
- games
- music
- arts
- homework club
- workshops
- trips and residentials
- one-to-one support
They were all shaped by the ideas and input of the young people who use our youth hubs.
Highgate Haven Youth Club
Address: Highgate Newton Community Centre, 25 Bertram St, N19 5DQ (opens in Google Maps)
Phone: 020 7974 2079 or 020 7974 1534
For more information visit the Highgate Haven Youth Hub page.
Netherwood Youth and Family Club
Address: 5 Netherwood Street, NW6 2QU (opens in Google Maps)
Phone: 020 7974 5003
For more information visit the Netherwood Youth Hub page.
Somers Town Youth Centre
Address: 134 Chalton Street, NW1 1RX (opens in Google Maps)
Phone:020 2974 8257 or 020 7974 4957
Get in touch
Contact us if you have questions about Best Start Family Hubs in Camden.
Call us: Freephone 0800 389 5789, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Email: [email protected]