Staffordshire Families First service ensures that the needs of children, young people and families across Staffordshire are identified and the right help is put in place and problems are stopped from getting worse.
In Stoke-on-Trent, if you are concerned about a child then details of how to contact the Children’s Advice and Duty Service (CHAD) are available on the Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Children Partnership website
Early help
When a child, young person or family is in need of extra support it is important the best way forward is identified at the earliest opportunity. Early Help Teams provide this support.
Early help Teams in Staffordshire work with families to help build upon a family’s strengths. Helping families to find the right solutions to improve their situation.
Early Help Teams in Stoke on Trent assess the needs of a family to put the right support in place.
More information can be accessed on the Early Help Strategy and referrals forms for Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.