The local authority (Hillingdon) offers a range of support for children, young people and families. Details of the support can be found here on the local authority website. The families section of the website includes information on a range of areas including:

• Adoption
• Fostering including private fostering
• Kinship
• Childcare
• Special educational needs and disabilities
• Protection children and young people
• Youth justice service

Early Help Assessment

Many families, at one time or another, need extra support. An Early Help Assessment is about ensuring families receive the right support at the right time from professionals. An Early Help Assessment can be completed in order to identify the support a family may require and next steps. This may include a Team Around the Family meeting to allow a coordinated approach from all professionals. Please see the leaflet below for further information.