The Journal of Children's Services is a quarterly title designed to encourage the development of research-based, outcome-focused services to better safeguard and promote the well-being of vulnerable children and their families. It seeks in particular to improve understanding of the way that child development and applied social research can contribute to the evidence-base and increasing integration of children's services (which includes activity organised by health, education, social care, police, youth justice and voluntary/independent agencies).

The journal is international in scope and essential reading for researchers, policy-makers, managers, practitioners, user groups and other key stakeholders working in the sector. High standards of evidence are required and all articles are peer-reviewed.

Published: March, June, September, December
ISSN: 1746-6660