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City of Edinburgh Council

Childcare and family care


Report a concern about a child or young person

Find out what to do if you have concerns about a child or young person's welfare or safety.

Read about our Children's Practice Teams

There are seven social work practice teams across the city that provide social work and social care services to children and their families.

Find out about services for disabled children

If your child has a physical, sensory, learning disability or mental health issue, we may be able to help you.

Help for young people leaving care

We have a variety of specialist services available to young people leaving care.


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Fostering and adoption

Find out more about fostering and adoption, including information for those interested in becoming a carer.

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Read how we use personal information to provide social work and social care services.


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Children and families - Social Care Direct

Children and Families

Chesser House, 500 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3YJ

Tel: 0131 200 2327

Email: cf.socialcare
direct@edinburgh.gov.
uk