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
» More on Social Work Care within Children and Families
Family Play Day - Saturday 27 March
Come along to this FREE family event at Kitchener Road Park, Walthamstow, E17
» More information on the Family Play Day
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.
» More information on dates and venues
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.
» More on Free Early Education places for 2 year olds
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.
» more on the Family Information Service
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
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.
