This form is to be used when making a referral into Children’s Social Care.

The form should be completed with consent wherever possible. However, if the referral is due to child protection concerns and to approach the child/young person/parent/carer would mean an increased risk of significant harm, prejudice the prevention or detection of crime, or place an adult at risk of significant harm, then consent is not required. Details of consent should be recorded in Section 7.

Children’s Social Care without CAF (complete all sections)

Children’s Social Care with CAF (complete sections 1, 2, 3 and 7)

Section 1: Referrer’s Details

Section 2: Child / Young Persons Details

Section 3: Reason for referral

Section 4: Details of parents/carers and family

Please list below the names and details of all children and adults who are currently residing with the child or young person:

Section 5: Services working with this infant, child or young person

Service

Section 6: Supporting information for referral

Please consider the three domains listed below, thinking about the areas covered by these domains in the CAF.

Section 7: Consent