Refer a child or family for early help or tell us you're worried about a child

How to refer a child or family to front door for families and tell us if you're worried about a child.

Use this form to:

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

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.

If you need help filling in this form, you can:

If you are a professional and would like a copy of this referral for your records, send an email to FrontDoorforFamilies@brighton-hove.gov.uk and they will be happy to provide a copy.

Privacy notice

Please 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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