Children and Families
Most families experience difficulties and stress at some point in their lives. For some, help and support given at the right time can make all the difference. We provide a range of services to support children, young people and their families.
Some of the services provided include:
- assessment and planning for children and families affected by disabilities;
- an early intervention and prevention service for children and families experiencing difficulties;
- a service to support children involved in anti-social or youth offending behaviours;
- a service to children assessed as vulnerable and in need of support and protection;
- a service to Looked After Children, including those in Kinship Care, Foster Care and Residential Care;
- providing a service to the Children’s Hearing System and to the Sheriff Court;
- a service to young carers
- a service to unaccompanied asylum seeking children
Child Protection Investigations
Being involved in any Child Protection Investigation can be very stressful, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused. The aim of any investigation is to understand what exactly has happened to a child where there is a concern that they may be in need of protection and are possibly victims of abuse. The purpose is to reduce any risk that there might be around for the child, to help keep them safe and offer the child and family supports that might be needed to achieve this.
Child Protection Planning Meetings – Info For Children & Young People
Child Protection Planning Meetings – Info For Parents & Carers
Useful Contacts
| Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Lewis and Harris St Lennan’s Centre, 22-24 Point St, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis | 01851 822 749 |
| Barra, Benbecula and North and South Uist Lionacleit Education Centre, Liniclate, Benbecula | 01851 822 749 |
| Faire Western Isles Out of Hours Social Work | 01851 701 702 |
| Police | 101 |
| NHS Western Isles 37 South Beach Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis | 01851 708029 |
| Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration | 0131 244 8398 |
| Child Protection Co-ordinator | 01851 822 749 |