Looking after someone else's child: Kinship carers
Contact us about kinship caring
If the child's family is already involved with the Council
If the child's family is already involved with the Council, they will have a Social Worker who you can contact directly.
If you're a potential carer, we would normally contact you after speaking to the child's parents.
If the child's family is not involved with the Council
If you're caring for someone else's child, are not private fostering, and are not involved with the Council, you can call Children and Families Social Care on:
- 0191 424 5010
Monday to Thursday - 8.30am to 5pm
Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm - 0191 456 2093
Outside of the above time