Children in care
Some children are taken into our care because of a legal order made by a court. For example, there may be a care order or emergency protection order. Or the child is taken into care because someone with parental responsibility has asked us to do so.
The legal process of how children are taken into care in Britain is explained on GOV.UK. We call these children looked-after children. We become their corporate parent.
In a recent Ofsted inspection our children's services have been rated as "Outstanding". Read our report.
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Virtual School Kent
Works to promote the achievement and release the potential of all looked after children in Kent.
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Kent Cares Town
Young people in care (or who have recently left care) can visit Kent Cares Town for activities, advice and support.
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Process for other local authorities placing a child in Kent
Information for other local authorities (OLAs) to notify or consult us about placing a child in Kent.
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Connect with family - Lifelong Links Service
We help young people in care to reconnect with family members or friends who can support them into adulthood.
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Family Group Conferences
Voluntary meetings to plan for and keep children and young people connected to their families.
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Care leavers local offer
Details of the services and support available to care leavers as they transition to Independence.