Children and Families Home
The Children and Families Service offer a wide range of services:
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Access and Assessment;
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Adoption;
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Children in Need;
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Children's Trust;
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Fostering;
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Reviewing Unit.
We work closely with partner agencies such as health and education and the voluntary sector to ensure that we provide the best possible service to children and families in Gateshead.
Looked After Children and Young People
'Looked after' is a term used to refer to those children and young people who are cared for by the local authority, usually by living with foster carers or in children's homes.
Interpreting and Translation
If you need to talk to a social worker and English is not your first language please ring the duty social worker on 0191 433 2515. They can arrange for an interpreter to talk to you.
Things we do not provide
There are some services that we do not provide:
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Legal advice;
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Counselling;
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Immediate accommodation of children unless 'at risk';
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Household appliances;
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School uniforms;
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Financial aid;
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Housing bonds.
Useful Contacts
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ChildLine
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0800 1111
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Citizens Advice Bureau
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5 Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1LU
0191 477 1392
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NSPCC
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0808 800 5000
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ChildLine. This is a free 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. Tel: 0800 1111.
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Citizens Advice Bureau. Gives free, confidential, impartial advice on debt, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, immigration and consumer issues.
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NSPCC . The provide 24-hour child protection helpline for anyone concerned about a child or who needs advice for their won children. Tel: 0808 800 5000.
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Voice Youth Network