Our services in Wakefield Children and Young Persons Advocacy
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We provide the following services:
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Children and young person's advocacy in Wakefield
What’s this?
In Wakefield, 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 Wakefield or who are the responsibility of Wakefield 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
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.
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SEND Advocacy
What’s this?
SEND advocacy supports children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and their families, be involved in Education Health and Care (EHC) plans and/or transition planning towards post-16 support and services.
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Child Protection Advocacy
What’s this?
Our advocates support children and young people who are going through a child protection process, including making sure their voice is heard at meetings such as Child Protection Conferences.
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