Refer a child or family to Front Door for Families

Use this form to tell us you're worried about a child or refer a child for early help.

About this form

Use this form to:

  • refer a child or family to Best Start Family Hubs for early help and support
  • tell us if you are worried about a child

You can complete this form if you're a parent or carer, member of the public or a professional. You also have the choice to remain anonymous.

If a child is in immediate danger, phone 999.

What information you need to provide

You'll need to give us information about:

  • the child you’re referring
  • any other children that live in the same household
  • the parent or carer of the child
  • why you’re referring the child or children

If you’re referring a child for early help, you must have consent from the parents or carer.

Contact Front door for Families by email or phone if you:

  • need help filling in this form
  • are a professional and would like a copy of this referral for your records

Privacy notice

Tick to confirm you have read the privacy notice and understand how we'll use the information you give us in this form.

Read the Children's Services privacy notice.

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