Information on Fostering, Adoption, Child Protection and the Children's Information Service.

• Adoption
  There are many school aged children who are looked after by the Local Authority because their parents have been unable, for various reasons, to cope with the responsibilities of being a parent. Most of these children are eventually returned to the care of their parents, or other relatives.
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• Fostering
  Fostering provides homes for children who are temporarily unable to live with their own families but who wish to maintain contact. Fostering may provide respite care or shared care for children with disabilities.
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• Youth Justice Services
  Youth Justice Services in Dumfries and Galloway are aimed at young people involved in or at risk of becoming offending and/or antisocial behaviour.
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• Child Protection
  Find out information on the child protection committee, child protection in sport and vetting of Council staff.
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• Children's Information Service
  Most parents and carers need affordable childcare that fits into family life, whether they are working, studying or at home. Choosing childcare and early education is a big step for parents, carers and their children and without up-to-date information and advice it can be hard to make the right choice.
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• ISSU18: Young People's Substance Service
  ISSU18: Young People's Substance Service is a regional service for Children and Young People aged 0-18, who are experiencing problematic substance misuse (including alcohol) together with multiple complex problems. These problems may include mental health issues such as depression, ADHD or an anxiety disorder.
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