Speaking during a fringe meeting at the annual Conservative party conference in Manchester, Javed Khan said the difficult financial climate, combined with growing demand, means it is time for "radical solutions".
Pointing to an ongoing partnership between Barnardo's and Newport Council in Wales, he said the voluntary sector should be considered by local authorities to contribute to both the design and delivery of children's services.
"Children's services that are currently provided need to undergo a fundamental change," Khan said.
"A major overhaul is required to be able to meet the demand that currently exists and is going to increase further," he said.
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