Children, young people and families: get involved
Commitment
We commit to support children, young people and families to work with us so that our services are designed with the people who will use them and give everyone the best opportunity in life.![Virtual meeting on a laptop screen](https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/documents/35024/136132/Virtual+meeting+on+a+laptop.webp/84771692-ab1a-823e-89ec-f3574c71e7dc?t=1713269593479)
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Decision making
We make important decisions with elected councillors.
Decisions that affect children and families come to the following committees:
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