Children and families

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How to adopt or foster in Bristol and support for children who are adopted or living in foster care.

There’s a range of legal options you can consider when looking after a family or friend’s child.

If you have any concerns about a child or young person please do not leave it to someone else to deal with.

Children can be employed in certain occupations from 13 to 16 years old.

Contact details if you need to speak to someone about a child who has a social worker.

You can make a complaint or leave feedback about children's social care services online.

Education, health and care services for children and young people from birth to 25 years old with special educational needs and disabilities

What social care support is, how we assess needs and how we provide help

Find information, guidance and resources for families about support we offer for children and young people with special educational needs

Two awards celebrating the achievements of children in care in Bristol

What the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse is, our role in the inquiry, how to contribute to the inquiry.