NAFIS membership benefits
The National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) is a national membership organisation for local Family Information Services.
There are many benefits for NAFIS members!
NAFIS was set up in 1992 and is now coordinated by Coram Family and Childcare. NAFIS provides a focal point for lobbying government, access to key decision makers, a monthly newsletter for members, regular webinars, a supportive network for FIS colleagues, a fantastic annual conference and more!
As a NAFIS member, you will benefit from:
Real time communication and best practice sharing with the NAFIS community
With access to the exclusive and private secure email group, you can directly share questions, resources and strategies with all other NAFIS members across the UK. This peer to peer support has been highly successful in helping members find ways to make their local practice more effective and efficient.
Representation at the highest level
Through the steering group, NAFIS members can influence work and policy at a national level. Your input will inform NAFIS and Coram Family and Childcare’s work with government, making your voice heard by government officials and policy makers.
Regular webinars and questions and answers sessions with experts
NAFIS hosts regular webinars with other organisations and experts in the Early Years sector, senior civil servants, sector thought leaders and decision makers. As a member, you can directly raise your questions, communicate your experiences and share your expertise with key officials from the family services sector without having to leave the office.
Our high-quality monthly newsletter
Our monthly NAFIS newsletter includes the latest industry news, published research, government announcements and more straight to your inbox, every month.
Annual Conference and Awards
Our annual conference takes place in the autumn, with a packed programme of speakers, workshops and networking opportunities. It is usually held online and all NAFIS members and their colleagues can attend.
Dedicated support from Coram Family and Childcare staff
Dedicated members of staff from the Coram Family and Childcare team are on hand to support NAFIS members, facilitate sharing of best practice and respond to any queries NAFIS members have. Coram Family and Childcare also provides support to NAFIS members whose FIS is at risk of being reduced, sharing resources, advice and an external voice that champions the work of FISs.
Join NAFIS - special offer for new members!
We’re offering a special deal for any local authority that would like to join NAFIS for 6 months (starting in October 2026).
The cost of this membership deal is £297 + VAT and it gives LAs access to all the NAFIS membership benefits – including invites to NAFIS monthly webinars, newsletters, support from NAFIS colleagues (via your own private email group) and opportunities to raise concerns and share feedback direct to policy makers on a range of issues.
PLUS – you’ll be invited to our annual online conference being held on 10th & 11th November 2026. It’s free for NAFIS members and their LA colleagues to attend.
Join now
– If you are already a NAFIS member you can login here to see all the NAFIS resources.
– If you want to renew your membership or join us for the first time you can register here.
Contact the NAFIS coordinator flora.jenkins@coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk if you would like to find out more about the NAFIS network.