Dorset Family Information Service

Dorset Family Information Service (FIS) is a free, impartial information service for parents and carers of children and young people aged up to 19, or up to 25 years for those with special educational needs or disability (SEND).

Read our Children, Young People and Families' Plan

Find out more about our priorities for children, young people and families in Dorset.

Can't find the information you need?

Contact our Family Information Service if you're having difficulty finding childcare or accessing services. They can help you find the childcare and other information that meets your family’s needs.

Updating your Family Information Directory record

If you are an organisation offering services for families see our updating FID records page for instructions on how to update your record on the directory.

Family Information Service privacy notice

Read our Family Information Service privacy notice.

Contact us

Our service is available from Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5.30pm.

Bournemouth, Poole or other local authorities