Care for children and families

Adoption

Find out what how to adopt, what support we offer and how you can make a difference to a child's life

Fostering

We currently have over 500 children in Buckinghamshire needing a loving home. You could be part of a welcoming, friendly community of foster carers who give them just that

Report concerns about a child

Tell us if you're worried that a child or young person is being abused.

Report concerns about an adult working with children

The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) investigate concerns about adults working or volunteering with children

Help with childcare costs

Find out about tax free childcare, funded childcare (15 and 30 hour) and other schemes to assist with childcare costs.

Get support for special guardianship

We offer dedicated support services to special guardians, children living under guardianship and their families.

Children in our care (looked after children)

Information for and about our looked after children

Short breaks for children and young people with disabilities

Activities and respite care for children and young people with SEND.

Support for care leavers

Find out what support we can provide when you leave care in Buckinghamshire

Support for young carers (Mobilise)

Young carers are 5-18 years old and care for a family member with a physical or mental illness, disability, drug or alcohol addiction.

Assessment of children and families who may need help

Before we can decide the best way to help, we need to carry out an assessment.

Get help if you're 16 or 17 and at risk of homelessness

If you have nowhere to stay, or you're having problems at home, contact Buckinghamshire Council's First Response Team. They will explain what your options are.

Family Group Conferences (FGC)

The Family Group Conference is a voluntary decision making meeting.

Children's services strategies

Key strategies for Children's Services

Children’s locality support and safeguarding service

Find out how family workers can support families dealing with complex or multiple problems.