Working in partnership for the people of Herefordshire
If you are worried, report it.
Safeguarding & Vulnerable Children Key Priorities 2010-2011
Safeguarding & Vulnerable Children Annual Report 2009-2010If you need help to understand a document, or would like it in another format or language, please call 01432 260500 or email info@herefordshire.gov.uk
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Specialist support for children and their families
Services provided by Children's Social Care
- Child protection services
- Children in need services
- Services for children in care (looked after by the Council)
- Fostering
- Adoption
Key contacts
Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team
(Previously known as the Referral and Assessment Team)If you have any concerns that a child might be at risk of harm or being harmed - 01432 261628 (01432 260000 out of hours)
Fostering and Adoption Teams
If you are interested in becoming a foster care or an adoptive parent - 01432 262835. Please also see the pages relating to Fostering and Adoption in the navigation bar on the left.
The Family Information Directory
The Family Information Directory enables you to search for local services which you as parents, carers or professionals may find useful. There are two parts to the directory - a Family Services Directory (FSD) (details of local services for families) and a Childcare Directory (CD) (details of local childcare providers)
Further Information
For information regarding statutory services offered by children's social services, please select Child Protection, Adoption and Fostering or Aftercare from the menu on the left.