Children's Services

Children's Services, Social Work Offices
Jack Martin Way, Claverhouse East
Dundee, DD4 9FF
Tel: 01382 436000
Fax: 01382 436022

Manager: Fred McBride

The aim of the Social Work department is to promote the well-being of children and families, and help parents to care, wherever possible, for their own children. We work in partnership with parents and families to assess children's and young people's needs and act together to provide the most appropriate support and services.

Services include work with the Children's Hearing system and the Courts, fostering and adoption services, residential and respite care, family support, day care, individual and group counselling. After care, advice, guidance and assistance is also offered to young people who were previously looked after and those at risk of homelessness.

All our services are directed towards the safeguarding and protection of children. Children in need include those who are looked after, those with or affected by disability, those affected by HIV and AIDS, those who misuse drugs or alcohol, those at risk or in trouble, and those who have experienced domestic violence.

Service Information

Carers
are available to care for children and young people who cannot live with their own families. This can be on a short or long - term basis and is known as fostering a child. See Adoption/Fostering below for more information.
Residential Care for Young People
offers a positive choice for a small group of young people who are not able to remain at home or with foster carers.
Services for Children with Health Problems
are available through social workers based in Social Work offices and the main hospitals in Dundee. These services include respite care, occupational therapy, day care and support to parents.
Adoption/Fostering
Youth Justice
Information for Carers
- Caring for a Relative or Friend (546KB PDF)
Children's Services Directory - Local Services & Resources

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This information is provided by the Social Work Department