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Parents, Carers and the Community

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As an adult, you may be aware of difficulties that a child or young person is having at home, at school or in the community OR you may be facing challenges as a parent/carer and you are looking for some support in your role.

Who to contact if you have concerns

  • Children's Social Care - 01803 208100 or email mash@torbay.gov.uk
  • Out of hours service - 01803 524519
Others:
  • Police - 08452 777444
  • NSPCC Helpline - 0808 800 5000
  • Childline - 0800 1111

Private Fostering opens in a new window

Many people find themselves looking after someone else’s child without realising that they may be involved in Private Fostering.
Private Fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (under 18 if disabled) is looked after, by someone other than someone with parental responsibility or a close relative, for 28 days or more.
People become involved in Private Fostering for all kinds of reasons, some examples of Private Fostering include:
  • Children and young people (particularly teenagers) who are unable to live with their parents, therefore stay with a friend’s parents
  • Children from overseas who come to this country to study at local schools
  • Students at language schools (for 28 days or more)
  • Children from overseas on cultural exchanges or holidays in this country
  • Children whose parents have moved from the area, who then choose to stay with a friend’s family so they can continue their education
Please use the above link for more information.
Alternatively visit Website Links for further advice.

Is there something that, as a parent,you want support with?

Please use the following link for information on services available in Torbay.



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