Making referrals to children services

If you're a professional who is worried about a child or a young person, or you think a child or their family may need additional support, you should make a referral to the Multi-agency safeguarding hub.

Early Help Family Solutions referrals

You may need to refer a child or a young person to Early Help Family Solutions if the child or young person has additional needs that are not being met by universal services.

Request a family group conference

How to refer a family to have a family group conference (FGC), which is an independent meeting for families in need of support, usually used when a child might be taken into care.