Children and Family Services

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Helping Children, Young People and Families

Parenting support and advice
Report a concern about a child or young person
Young Carers
Early Help and Child Protection
Family Safeguarding

West Berkshire Fostering

Fostering South East 2024
Can I be a Foster Carer?
Become a Foster Carer
Process

Jobs and Careers in Children and Family Services

Our Children and Family Services Jobs Website
Current Vacancies in Children and Family Services
Social Worker Training and Development Opportunities

Information For Children and Families Professionals

Family Safeguarding Model
Recognising and Reporting Child Abuse
The Benefits of Having a Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Children in Care (CIC) Reviews

Families First Partnership Programme

Families First Partnership Programme is designed to improve child protection and support by integrating targeted early help and multi-agency child protection services.

Best Start in Life Strategy

Our Best Start Strategy sets out how we will create a seamless, inclusive and high‑quality system of support that helps children grow up healthy, happy, curious and ready to learn.