Children and 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.

Adoption and fostering

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.

Children at risk

What to do if you fear a child is being abused.

Children with disabilities

We have a team of social workers and support staff working with children with disabilities and their families.

Family support and respite

Care and support for children and their families.

Early years and childcare

Information about childcare and early years education for your child. Find out about childminders, financial support, childrens centres and working with children in Oxfordshire.

Special educational needs

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.

Youth offending

The Youth Offending Service (YOS) aims to help young offenders understand the effect that crime has on their victims and prevent re-offending.

Domestic violence

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.

Benefits for teenagers

Most young people aged 16 and 17 cannot get means-tested benefits - with a few exceptions.

Children and Young People's Plan

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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