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Children, young people and families

Child protection, adoption and fostering, kinship care, getting it right for every child, young carers, local NHS services.

Child protection

Protecting children and young people, how to report a concern including in an emergency and how we investigate reports.

Kinship care

The care of children and young people by extended family members and family friends.

Getting it right for every child

A national commitment to provide all children, young people and their families with the right support at the right time, including the role of the lead professional.

Foster or adopt with us

Foster and adopt with us and transform the lives of our vulnerable children in Dumfries and Galloway.

Youthwork

We deliver a range of projects, programmes and services across our region to broaden young people's horizons, and to aid in their personal and social development to name a few.