Join our Children and Families Social Care Team

Waltham Forest need more permanent social workers, team managers and other specialists to join us. We are seeking dedicated, talented and qualified professionals who are champion enough to help our young people succeed

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Family Play Day - Saturday 27 March

Come along to this FREE family event at Kitchener Road Park, Walthamstow, E17

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Family Information Service outreach sessions

Come and speak to one of our officers for information on services for children, young people and their families in Waltham Forest.

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Free Early Education (FEE) for 2-year olds

Do you have a 2 year old? Your child may be eligible to receive 15 hours free early education.

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Coram Family Assessment Service

Waltham Forest Council has entered into a partnership with children's charity Coram, to deliver independent assessments of families as part of the pre-proceedings process.

The service is being delivered at the Coram Family Assessment Centre, 39a Hurst Road, Walthamstow E17.

For a list of frequently asked questions, click here or call Coram direct on 020 8223 1350.

Children and Young Peoples Directory

The Children and Young Peoples Directory is a one stop shop for all activities, events and advice for children, young people, parents and carers in the Borough and surrounding areas.

» Visit the Children and Young Peoples Directory

Family Information Service

The Family Information Service is a free, impartial service giving detailed information and advice on childcare as well as general information on a wide range of services for children and young people and their families in Waltham Forest.

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Child Poverty Strategy 2009-2020

Waltham Forest’s Local Strategic Partnership is determined to eradicate child poverty - by raising incomes, skill levels and aspirations, and supporting people during tough times. The Child Poverty Strategy for Waltham Forest puts tackling child poverty and unlocking the talents of residents at the very heart of this work.

Download the Child Poverty Strategy (231 KB PDF file) or the Action Plan (132 KB PDF file) for more information.

Common Assessment Framework Training (CAF)

The CAF team have a new programme of two-day working training. This training will focus on Information sharing, Common Assessment Framework and Lead Professional. Staff working with children and families will need to have this training.

There are many courses with places available through September 2009 - March 2010 so ensure that you are up to date with your practice and development and the standard early intervention process in Waltham Forest.

» More information on CAF training.

Children and young people's involvement standards framework and toolkit

The best way to ensure that our services meet the needs of children and young people using them, is to involve them in the design, review and monitoring of services. The involvement standards framework and toolkit is Waltham Forest council's way of ensuring that all services are equipped to do this.

» More information on Involvement standards framework

Direct Payments

Help people who are caring for a disabled child or disabled parent to take control of the services they receive to support them in their caring role

Contact us

Tel: 020 8496 3000 (Waltham Forest Direct) Fax 020 8496 3301

For EMERGENCIES outside office hours please call 020 8496 3000 (Waltham Forest Direct) and ask for the Social Services Emergency Duty Team.