Children and families
We have a wide range of responsibilities to assist and protect children and support their families.
Services are designed to help children remain with their families as far as possible and we offer assistance to families in difficulties or under pressure.
We also have a legal duty to investigate all complaints concerning the welfare of children and to protect those children who might be at risk.
Children need to be cared for so that they can lead full and happy lives. Foster carers and adoptive parents can make a real difference to individual lives.
What to do if you fear a child is being abused.
We have a team of social workers and support staff working with children with disabilities and their families.
Care and support for children and their families.
Information about childcare and early years education for your child. Find out about childminders, financial support, childrens centres and working with children in Oxfordshire.
Care services for children looked after by the council and what happens when youngsters go missing.
It is estimated that approximately 20 per cent of pupils will have some kind of special educational need at some time during their school life. Here you will find policy, practice and guidance on SEN in Oxfordshire.
The Youth Offending Service (YOS) aims to help young offenders understand the effect that crime has on their victims and prevent re-offending.
If you are being abused by a partner, ex-partner or family member, you can get free and confidential help from a number of organisations in Oxfordshire.
Most young people aged 16 and 17 cannot get means-tested benefits - with a few exceptions.
How we are working with agencies across Oxfordshire to implement the Children Act (2004), and the Children and Young People's Plan.
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