There may be times as a parent or carer when you need help, advice or information when caring for your child.  This page provides links to other local or national websites where you can access further information on a number of subjects.  It also gives advice for when children’s social care or other agencies are involved with your family.  

In Warwickshire, the Family Information Service provide a free information and signposting service for families with children and young people aged 0 – 25, as well as people working with families in Warwickshire.  The Family Information Service covers a wider range of family related topics such as childcare, mediation and contact, divorce and separation, finance, health, bullying, support groups and parenting support.  To contact the Family Information Service:

Telephone: 01926 742274 

Email: fis@warwickshire.gov.uk

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Child Protection Conference
If someone is concerned about your child they may report their concern to the local authority Children’s Services who will look into it and may contact you to see how they can help support you and your child’s needs.  A Child Protection Conference is a meeting that follows if the Social Worker is still worried that your child/children is/are at risk of being harmed.  Further information and guidance can be found below:

Child Protection Conferences: Guide for Parents

Complaints Guide for Parents/Carers/Guardians

Other sources of information for parents and carers

For further sources of information and guidance, please visit the Family Information Service’s website:

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