We can provide information and support for people wanting to act as foster parents or adopt a child. We also help children and young people who are in care or who are being harmed or neglected or are facing that risk.
Worried about a child?
If you are worried about a child or a young person under 19, you should contact the children and young people's service through our contact us page.
Outside office hours, you should contact the emergency duty team. All calls are taken seriously and can be taken in confidence.
In an emergency, always ring 999.
Useful documents
- About social care records (pdf / 2 MB)
- Assessments
- Consent to share information
- Statement of Service Entitlement (pdf / 2 MB)
- What we do and where to go for help
- When your child is looked after by the local authority
- Young person's 'It's your home' guide (pdf / 9 MB)