Safeguarding children and young people | North Yorkshire County Council

Young girl with a basket outside in North Yorkshire.

Young girl with a basket outside in North Yorkshire.

Safeguarding children

We have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need and to promote the upbringing of such children by their families.

Sad child sitting in doorway in North Yorkshire.

Sad child sitting in doorway in North Yorkshire.

Child protection

We investigate all cases when people are worried that a child may be at risk of being harmed or is not being looked after properly.

A judge's gavel at a court.

A judge's gavel at a court.

Child protection orders

Family courts have the power to make orders to protect children from harm caused by abuse or neglect.