Ealing Looked After Children service (LAC)

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The Ealing Looked After Children service is an integral part of the care provided by Ealing Community Partners, which integrates health, social care and educational services for children. 

The service aims to help Looked After Children with any problems with health and emotional wellbeing.

The term Looked After Children (LAC) refers to all children and young people aged under 18 who are: 

  • In care as result of a court order under Part IV of the Children Act. In this case, the local authority has legal parental responsibility along with the parent, or  
  • Accommodated in a placement under Part III of the Children Act. In this case, the local authority doesn’t have legal parental responsibility

These children and young people live both in and out of Ealing and are looked after by Ealing Council. There are also children and young people resident in Ealing who are looked after by other local authorities.

How to Access the Service

We take referrals from social care professionals. We’re also happy for children and young people, care leavers, carers, parents and other professionals to get in touch with us. We maintain appropriate confidentiality.