Your Children’s Services
Keeping children and young people safe from harm and supporting families
Learn more about what happens when a referral is made to social services.
What We Do
Services for children, families, and carers in Merthyr Tydfil
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What is a social worker and what do they do?
Early Help Hub
Get the right support at the right time
Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and Intake and Early Assessment
MASH reviews safeguarding referrals and the Intake and Early Assessment Team, assesses needs and signposts families to appropriate support.
Information for children and young people who receive Care and Support
Young people living with parent/carers receiving care and support
Family Support Team
Works with families over a longer period of time, so we can really get to know you and understand what matters most.
Supporting Change Team
The Supporting Change Service is part of Merthyr Tydfil’s Children’s Services early help and prevention services
Children with Disabilities
Supports for children and young people with additional needs or disabilities, and their families.
Children Who are Looked After Team
Support children and young people who, for different reasons, can’t live with their birth parents
The Children Looked After (CLA) Education Team
Ensure that all children and young people in care have access to a good quality, appropriate education and the necessary support to fulfil their full potential.
16 Plus Team
The 16+ Team work in partnership with young people aged 16+ who are care experienced, young people in need of care and support.
Fostering Team
Support children to remain living in their local area and communities, close to school, health services, friends and extended family when they are not able to continue to live at home.
Safeguarding and Reviewing Team
Safeguarding and Reviewing Team