Children and young people
Information and services for children and young people in the county borough, including fostering, youth services and play.
Every school-age child working part-time for an employer must be registered with the local authority and have a work-permit. These rules apply whether children are paid or volunteer and include arrangements where no payment or payment in kind is given, as that is still child employment.
The Early Help Team is a voluntary service that aims to help provide the right support for you and your family to aid positive change.
Find free, confidential and impartial information and advice for children, young people and their families
Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme targeted at children aged 0-3 years and their families, living in identified postcodes in the Bridgend area.
The Foster Wales Bridgend team is your local fostering provider and support network.
All children have the right to play. Our role is to ensure that children living in Bridgend County Borough have the time, space, and permission to access quality play opportunities.
We are fully committed to making sure we have the right opportunities available to young people as they progress through school and beyond.
Find out about the 30 hours funded childcare and early education offer.
Bridgend Youth Justice Service works with young people aged 8 to 17 years old who are either at risk of offending or have offended.
Bridgend Youth Support work with young people aged 11 to 25 years old to develop them personally, socially and educationally through a variety of opportunities.