Information on fostering, adoption, childcare and children's rights in Aberdeenshire. Email: social.work@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- Children's Service Plan 2005 - 2008 (802 kb)
Childrens Panel
We are now recruiting people from all walks of life to sit on the Children’s Panel. We’re looking for anyone over 18 who can make good, common sense decisions. Find out more about the Children's Panel and the Children's Panel Advisory Committee
Fostering
Sometimes there are problems at home and breakdowns in family relationships. Some children may be neglected or abused in other ways or there may have been a sudden family crisis such as an illness and there are no other relatives available to help out. This is when fostering can help. Email: adoption@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Gold Star for Aberdeenshire's Foster Care Service. A pilot study has shown that Aberdeenshire Council's Foster Care Service is being run very well and foster carers are "experienced and committed". Read more about the achievements of the Foster Care Service
Care Commission Pilot Inspection of Aberdeenshire's Foster Care Service.
Adoption
Adoption is very different from how it used to be: very few young babies are available for adoption, and there is a need for secure and stable adoptive homes for children of all ages. Email: adoption@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Care Commission Pilot Inspection of Aberdeenshire's Adoption Service. The full Care Commission Pilot Inspection Report which found many strengths and good practice examples is available to read here:
- Care Commission Adoption Report (92 kb)
Children's Rights
Anyone can ask for help from the Children's Rights Service, but the Children's Rights Officer will only get involved with the agreement of the young person.
Childcare Partnership
The Childcare Partership aims to ensure that good quality, affordable childcare is available to meet the needs of all families across Aberdeenshire.
Childcare Information Service
The Childcare Information Service can provide information about Childcare provision for children aged 0-14, Getting Help with Childcare Costs, Pre-school education places for 3 and 4 year olds, Registering as a Childminder.
Child Protection Line
The Scottish Executive have launched a 24 hour national freephone Child Protection line - 0800 022 3222.
The aim is to simplify access to services and limit confusion on where to go. The number provides a single point of contact for information about child protection and refers calls direct to the appropriate services.
