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Children Looked After by the Council

We look after children or young people whom for some reason can't live with their own family. It could be for a short time while the family gets some help to cope with a particular problem or it could be for a long time because there is a serious problem that means the child or young person can't go home at all. It depends on individual circumstances.
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    If you are looked after by the council

    Being 'looked after' means that, for some reason, you can't live with your own family.

  • Useful links

    There are many organisations that can help children, parents and carers. You can find links to some useful websites here.

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