Children, young people and families

Find services for children and young people, including social care, adoption, fostering and health and wellbeing

Services List

Blue Badge

How to apply for, renew or pay for a Blue Badge. Includes eligibility, supporting documents, track progress

Adoption

We're committed to providing the best service and support for adopted children and their families. We’re proud of our reputation and 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating. Find out more about adoption with us.

Fostering

Make a difference to children's lives by fostering with us.

Early years and childcare

Our Family Information Service offers information and advice on childcare costs and funding, types of childcare and finding childcare

Youth Justice Service

We work with children and their families and network, to help prevent and reduce offending and reoffending, and to create safer communities with fewer victims.

Children in care

What happens when you're in care, how foster placements work and your rights

Young carers

If you're under 18 and looking after someone, we could help

Family relationships

Information about navigating challenges in your relationship and reducing the impact of parental conflict on children