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Adoption is when someone provides a permanent new family for a child or children. You make a lifelong commitment to become their legal parents with the same rights and responsibilities as if they were born to you. Please see our website for further details. …
03000 269 291
In County Durham, we need foster carers who can provide children and young people with the love, security and stability that family life can offer. There are lots of reasons why children need foster carers, often it's because of problems at home and they need…
03000 269 400
0800 917 7771
0800 917 7771
Safeguarding Children is about protecting children and young people from abuse or neglect and ensuring that they grow up in a safe environment. The Children Act 2004 says that each area must have a Safeguarding Children Board. Durham DSCP is made up by representatives from…
03000 265 770
03000 261 111
If you have a concern about a child or young person who lives in County Durham, First Contact is the service to call. First Contact brings together staff from Children and Young People's Services with partners such as Durham Constabulary and Health. Please see our…
03000 267 979
We provide short break/respite opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs, which means that families and carers may also get a much needed break from their caring responsibilities. Please see our website for more information.
HCPT is a charity offering pilgrimage holidays, to Lourdes in the south of France, for disabled and disadvantaged people from around the UK and further afield. Every Easter over 1,000 disabled and disadvantaged children enjoy a week in Lourdes, staying in hotels with their volunteer…
01788 564 646
0800 587 0372
Independent Living Alternatives (ILA) promote the rights of disabled people to live independently by: offering information and advice on issues relating to personal assistance providing a comprehensive range of personal assistance services ILA also provides a Personal Assistance Cafe - an online resource providing support…
0208 343 6084
We work with over 80 disabled children and young people, at any one time, aged 5-30 years, largely in the Durham City and Chester-le-Street area. Our services include: Supporting disabled children and young people to develop the social skills and confidence to be able to take…
07914 376 228
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