Special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities
Information about support for families with children who are disabled or have special educational needs (SEN)
Care for children and families
Adoption
Our Adoption Team holds regular information sessions where you can come along, without commitment, to find out what's involved in becoming an adopter.
Fostering
Children need foster homes for a variety of reasons. We have children of all ages who need care, but in particular children aged up to the age of 5, teenagers, and sibling groups.
Report a concern about a child
If you're worried that a child or young person is being abused, let us know.
Children in our care (looked after children)
Information for and about our looked after children
Buckinghamshire Family Information Service
Childcare, local services, education and more
Young carers
Young carers are 5-18 years old and care for a family member with a physical or mental illness, disability, drug or alcohol addiction.
My Social Care Journey
Information for young people who have contact with social services
Children's Services strategies
Key Strategies for Children's Services
Personal details and your records
We keep a record (case record), if you or a member of your family have been referred to, assessed by, or are receiving a service we have provided or arranged.
16 & 17 year olds at risk of homelessness
If you don't have anywhere to stay, or you're having problems at home, you can contact Buckinghamshire Council's First Response Team who will help you understand what your options are.
Assessment
Before we can decide the best way to help, we need to carry out an assessment.
Family Group Conferences
The Family Group Conference is a voluntary decision making meeting.