Our services in Shropshire Children and Young Persons Advocacy
We provide the following services:
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Children and young person's advocacy in Shropshire
What’s this?
In Shropshire, we offer children and young person’s advocacy for individuals who meet the following criteria: young people who are leaving care - aged 16-25, either relevant or formerly relevant for support under the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000; looked after children who have asked for advocacy support - up to and including the age of 18, in Shropshire or who are the responsibility of Shropshire but who are placed out of borough; any child or young person who wants to make a formal complaint about social care services - up to and including the age of 18; disabled children and young people - up to and including the age of 19, accessing social care or services from the children with disabilities team, and accessing short break care
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Independent Visitor (IV)
What’s this?
Long-term support and friendship for a child or young person in care, from an adult volunteer who is outside of the care system.
Make a referral
Get support for yourself or someone you know and check eligibility.