About

The Children’s Services Department was established in August 2005 and includes the former Education Department, Children and Families Social Services, Youth Services and Children’s Fund.

The focus of the department is strategic management, raising educational attainment, Children with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs, promoting attendance at school, Early Years and Childcare, Children’s Social Care, Safeguarding Children, Youth Services and Children’s Fund.

The Children’s Services Department is based within the Civic Centre and has a number of services located in offices within Hartlepool.

The Families Information Service Hartlepool (FISH) is located at Hartlepool Central Library, York Road, Hartlepool. FISH offers information, advice and guidance on childcare, services for families and information for children and young people aged 0-19 years.