Child protection orders
Every local authority has a duty to make sure that children (and young people) are helped to grow and develop in safe, secure and supportive surroundings. Each local authority must provide a wide range of services to help this to happen - this includes direct services such as housing, education and social services, as well as services which are arranged with others, such as health.
There are occasions, however, when local authorities become so concerned about the health, welfare or safety of some children that they need to become legally involved. They might apply to a court to begin the process of care proceedings which would grant them the power to take decisions in the best interests of the child.
If you have a concern for a child contact North Yorkshire County Council's Opens in a new window Customer Services Unit on 0845 034 9410
Useful links
- Childline Opens in a new window
- North Yorkshire County Council - Child protection Opens in a new window
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline Opens in a new window
- Safeguarding Children in North Yorkshire Opens in a new window
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