Children, young people and families
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Report a concern about a child
If you're worried about a child or young person, let us know
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Children and young people in care or leaving care
Information for children in care, adoption, fostering or leaving care
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Local Offer for children and young people with SEND
Services and support for young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disability
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Get support from children's social care
If your family or someone you know needs support, let us know
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Health and wellbeing
Find out about health and wellbeing services available to young people in Essex
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Our Ofsted report
In 2018 our children's social care services were rated 'outstanding'
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Special Guardianship
Apply to legally take parental responsibility for a child you look after
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Youth Offending Service
Working with young people who have been in trouble with the law to improve their lives
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Early years and childcare
Find information and advice on childcare costs and funding, types of childcare and finding childcare
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Young carers
If you're under 18 and looking after someone, we could help
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Complaints and compliments
If something's gone wrong with one of our services, let us know