Special guardianship
Find out what a special guardianship is, how it differs from adoption and what support you can get as a special guardian.
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
Child protection and safeguarding
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
Information and support for care leavers
Find out what support we can provide when you leave care in Buckinghamshire
Looking after someone else's child (private fostering)
If you live with and care for someone else's child, you could be classed as a private foster carer and may need to inform us
Special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities
Information about support for families with children who are disabled or have special educational needs (SEN)
Children's Services strategies
Key Strategies for Children's Services
Assessment
Before we can decide the best way to help, we need to carry out an assessment.
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.
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.
Family Group Conferences
The Family Group Conference is a voluntary decision making meeting.