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Children and Families Social Services

Children and Families Social Services provide support to ensure children's safety, wellbeing, and development—covering areas such as safeguarding, foster care, adoption, family support, and early intervention for those at risk of harm or neglect.

Adoption

Adoption is a lifelong commitment and our children need permanent, stable and caring families.

Autism

It is hoped that these pages will bring together a range of information in to one place to signpost people to the right information and support.

Child Protection

How to report a concern about child welfare and useful contacts.

Corporate Parenting Charter

Discover how we pledge to support, protect, and empower every child in our care.

Direct Payments

Welcome to Flintshire County Council's Direct Payments Home Page.

Families First

Raising a family is one of the most challenging things any of us will ever do. Children need a lot of love, guidance, and support, and as parents, we all need a little extra support for ourselves sometimes, too. As parents, we have our own struggles which can make looking after the family even more of a challenge. Families First is here to help when you feel like you are struggling to cope.

Family Information Service

Contact the Flintshire Family Information Service or view their website for more information about choosing childcare, help available with the cost of childcare or if you would like to find a local childcare setting,

Fostering

Flintshire Fostering Service.

Help for Carers

If you are looking after someone who is unable to look after themselves because of illness, disability or the effects of ageing and you are providing substantial unpaid care to that person, then you are a Carer.

Microcare

The Micro-Care Project at Flintshire County Council is a different way of thinking about Social Care, and a valued addition to an already well regarded sector.

MST Multi Systemic Therapy

MST targets the families of 11 to 17 year old's with antisocial behaviours, possibly having involvement of Youth Justice Services and the Police, violent incidents, substance misuse, running away and generally creating a very difficult and out of control family life.

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy service in Flintshire is available to anyone who has significant ongoing health conditions which affect themselves and their families when carrying out their everyday lives in their homes and communities.

Special Guardianship Order

Learn more about Special Guardianship Orders here