A range of services and resources to support parents and carers in looking after their children in the community are available. We are fully committed to working in partnership with parents and young people to provide and develop services to meet their needs and always promote the best interest of children.

We work closely with other agencies, such as Health, Connexions, the Youth Service, and with the community and voluntary sector, to provide integrated services to children and their families.

To talk to someone about support for Children and Families, please ring the duty officer between 8.30 and 5.00 Monday to Thursday or 8.30 and 4.30 on Fridays on 01225 396313 or email childcare_dutyteam@bathnes.gov.uk.

Links to other sections:

• Child Protection 
  
  
• Children and Young People in Care 
  
  
• Common Assessment Framework  
  
  
• Complaints - Young People, Parents or Carers
  
  
• Disabled Children
  
  
• Domestic Violence
  
  
• Family Support
  
  
• First Contact (Referrals and Assessments)
  
  
• Fostering and Adoption
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
  
• Information Sheets
  
  
• Out of Hours
  
  
• Support for Young People Leaving Care
  
  
• Support Groups
  
  
• Young Carers

Links to other local organisations:

• BADAS (Bath Area Drug Advisory Service) 
  
  
• Off The Record (including support for Young Carers)
  
  
• Sofa Project ( used furniture & appliances)
  
  
• The Hideout (domestic violence)
  
  
• The Norton Radstock Family Centre (Barnardos)

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