Help, Support and Advice for Children

One in three young people in the UK will see their parents split up before they reach their 16th birthday. Voices in the Middle is a collaboration between young people, the family law and medication sector and The Family Initiative Charity to provide a dedicated place for young people to find help and support when in the middle of divorce and separation.

The link below takes you to the material prepared by the CAFCASS to help young people whose parents or relatives are involved in a court case about them.

There for you, whatever's on your mind. They support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you.

The tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. And you can access them in your own time, at your own pace or speak to them online or on the phone at any time.

Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. They have had more than 1.7 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support.

 Help at Hand is the Children’s Commissioner’s advice and assistance service for children in care, children who have a social worker or are working with social services, children living away from home and care leavers.

Children, young people, or their advocates can get in touch with Help at Hand for free by phone, website or email. 

Free Phone: 0800 528 0731

The National Youth Advocacy Service 

"You are the expert in your own life and know what you need. We will champion your rights. We will listen to you and help you to get your voice heard. We will help you to make informed decisions and speak up on matters that affect you. NYAS is always on your side." 

In My Opinion

A voice for teenagers in care and care leavers. IMO was created in collaboration with an advisory network of teens with care experience as a place for teenagers in care and care leavers to connect. Here, you can share stories, experiences, achievements, get and give advice and find loads of great resources and opportunities.

 Become is the national charity for children in care and care leavers.

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

Free Phone: 0800 023 2023