Children's Referral and Assessment Team

Helping families to stay together where they can.

Address: 38 Laygate Place, South Shields, NE33 5RT
Telephone number: 0191 424 5010

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Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Support available
  3. Who can access the service
  4. How to access the service

Overview

Every child needs a stable loving family to grow up in, but for different reasons this isn't always possible. 

The Children's Referral and Assessment Team aim to help families to stay together where they can. When this is not possible, they provide care in other ways.


Support available

  • Fostering / adoption support
  • Assistance for those caring for a child with a disability
  • Protect children and young people who are or may be at risk from harm

Who can access the service

This service is available to everyone living in South Tyneside.


How to access the service

Contact the service directly using the details provided.