The Association Of Directors Of Children'S Services Ltd

Through the contributions of its members, The Association of Directors of Children's Services Ltd (ADCS) provides the collective voice of professionals in children's services leadership roles in local authorities in England on policy, practice and the commissioning and resourcing of the wide variety of local, regional and national services for children, young people and their families In doing so, the Association works closely with Ministers, government officials, the community and voluntary sectors, local government organisations and other professional bodies The work of the Association is undertaken through a comprehensive policy committee structure that spans the full remit of the statutory Director of Children's Services The Board of Directors of ADCS Ltd directs the affairs of the Association in such a way as to promote the Objects of the Association, which are: - To promote the education of the public in matters of education, social and health care policy for children, young people, their families and carers, - To promote the better care and upbringing of children in need and the preservation of family life for the benefit of the public, and - To promote improved outcomes for children, young people and their families and carers so that for the benefit of the public they are healthier and safer, achieve highly and enjoy their education, are able to make a positive contribution to society, and are enabled to achieve economic wellbeing