Waltham Forest Adult and Community Services provides services to adults and older people and the Children and Young People's Service provides services to children and families, to protect them from harm and to help promote their independence.

The services they provides include social work, support, occupational therapy, home care, day centres and residential homes as well as a wide range of specialist services. They also work with other local groups and agencies to provide these services.

Keep It Safe

Waltham Forest has launched its C:Card Scheme. The C:Card Scheme allows young people aged 13-19 who live in Waltham Forest to obtain condoms free of charge.

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The life you change will be yours

Did you know that you don't have to be wealthy or married. People who are single, living with someone, divorced, lesbian or gay can adopt as well.

In Waltham Forest we believe that people from all backgrounds, cultures and religions can make perfect adoptive parents.

Currently we have children from various cultures, religions and age groups that need a permanent home that can offer love, stability and support. If you feel that you have the commitment to become an adoptive parent we want to hear from you. Adopting a child could be one of the most rewarding things you could do. Or visit our adoption pages.

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The life you change will be yours

Could you offer love, care and commitment to a child who may have had a difficult start in life? Fostering a child could be one of the most rewarding things you do.

In Waltham Forest we believe that all kinds of people can help make a positive contribution to a child's life. So, whatever your culture, race, religion or sexuality we would love to hear from you. We provide excellent support throughout and after the fostering process, as well as on-going training and a fostering allowance.

For more information contact the Fostering Team direct on 020 8496 2479/2423 (9am-5pm Monday-Friday) or e-mail susan.buckman@walthamforest.gov.uk or visit our fostering page.

Waltham Forest Local Safeguarding Children Board

Waltham Forest Local Safeguarding Children Board works to keep children safe in Waltham Forest

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Looking for information for older people in Waltham Forest?

Waltham Forest Older People's Collaborative Website is a resource for older people, carers, the general public and people who work with older people in Waltham Forest.

The website has information on: healthy ageing, welfare benefits, falls prevention, help when leaving hospital, living with a terminal illness, hearing loss, help with shopping and more.

» Visit www.wfolderpeople.com for more details