Help with childcare costs
Find out about tax free childcare, funded childcare and other schemes to assist with childcare costs
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.
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
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 and disabilities (SEND)
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 of children and families who may need help
Before we can decide the best way to help, we need to carry out an assessment.
16 and 17 year old young people 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.
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.
Short breaks for children and young people with disabilities
Activities and respite care for children and young people with SEND
Family Group Conferences (FGC)
The Family Group Conference is a voluntary decision making meeting.