Child protection
If children's services are involved with your family, find out what will happen and your rights
Information, advice and advocacy for families in child protection
If children’s services are involved with your family because of concerns about your child’s safety, these pages explain;
- what will happen next
- what your rights are
- where you can get independent support.
You are not alone
Free, independent advocacy is available to all families in Darlington who are involved in child protection. You can get this support from the start of a Section 47 enquiry onwards. Use the link below to find out more and about other support you can get.
Find the information you need
Select the section below that applies to your families situation.
We're worried about your child
What happens next (Section 47 enquiry)
Your child protection conference
What is it and what to expect
What it means and your rights
Your Family Help Lead Practitioner
No matter what stage your family is at, you will have a Family Help Lead Practitioner who supports you throughout your time with children’s services. They are your main point of contact, a bit like a family GP. They will stay with you and work alongside any other professionals involved in keeping your child safe.