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Children and young people Support groups and non-NHS services

Become

You are not alone. We know the care system can be complicated, and it can be hard to know exactly what you are entitled to. If you are feeling confused, concerned, or need some support, we’re here for you. Whether you are just starting your care journey, hanging placements, leaving care or thinking about the next steps, we can support you.

Our mission is to help children in care and young care leavers to believe in themselves and to heal, grow and unleash their potential. We work alongside them to make the care system the best it can be.
Our vision is that care-experienced people have the same chances as everyone else to live happy, fulfilled lives. 50% of our trustees have lived experience of the care system.
We provide advice and support, influence policy and practice, help guide the lives of young people in care and care leavers, enable them to achieve their education aspirations and train professionals who work with young people.
Young people shape our work, and we give them a valuable platform to speak from.

Get Support

We are more than an advice line. There are lots of different ways we can help you; from ongoing coaching and helping you in stressful situations, to providing a friendly space to meet other care-experienced young people. It’s up to you.

Care Advice Line - We know the care system can be complicated, and it can be hard to know exactly what you are entitled to. If you are feeling confused, concerned, or need some support, we’re here for you. Our friendly Care Advice Line team are care system experts.

Coaching - Every young person in the care system deserves the opportunity to achieve their goals in life. We want to help you get there. Our coaching programme helps you to unlock your potential for positive change, giving you the tools to move forward positively in your life. We can help you identify your strengths, plan for the future, and grow in confidence.

Weekly Link-Ups - Our Link-Ups are a virtual hang out space where care-experienced young people can come together to chat, develop a sense of community and, most importantly, have fun together.

Propel yourself - Many care leavers go on to achieve amazing things in higher education. So can you. We have Specialist Advisors and resources to help you make an informed decision about the next step into further or higher education, accessing the right support for you whatever you choose to do next.

Get information - If you are in care, we are here for you. Use our website to find out what support you should be receiving, what different types of placements mean, what certain words mean when we talk about the care system, and much more.

Community - This is your space to get connected with other young people in care and care leavers. If you want to contribute to our community, please get in touch.

Who is this aimed at?

Children in care and young care leavers.

When

The Care Advice Line is open Monday to Friday - 10am to 5pm

Where

This is a national charity

Cost

This is a free service

How to get involved

There are lots of ways to get involved:

Contact the Care Advice line
Find information on the website
Contribute to the Community space
You can submit your blogs, poetry, videos, podcasts and much more
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