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Children and young people's links
TALKadoption Helpline
A listening and information service for young people who are or may be adopted, and siblings or friends of adopted people. Also supports young people thinking of giving up a child for adoption and gives out information on counselling, after-adoption organisations, legal issues, how to trace birth parents and siblings.
Careline
Provides a confidential phone counselling service for children, young people and adults on any issue.
Childline
Helpline for children and young people in danger or distress. Offers counselling and advice for any child with any problem. Refers children in danger to appropriate agencies.
NSPCC
Helpline for people concerned about a child at risk of abuse, including children themselves. Offers counselling, information and advice about the care of children, legal issues and physical abuse, neglect and emotional abuse.
National Youth Advocacy Service
NYAS offers advice, information, support and representation to any child or young person who wants to have their wishes and feelings taken into account when decisions are made about them. NYAS is a safety net for children and young people who have nowhere else to turn.
The Who Cares? Trust
The Who Cares? Trust is a national charity that offers help and advice to anyone who is or has been in care.
Black and In Care
Sefton Grange
Croxteth Drive
Liverpool
L17 3EZ
Tel: 0151 734 4083
A self-help and pressure group for black young people who have experience of being in care.
ACAL (Association of Child Abuse Lawyers)
This group is mainly aimed at giving practical support for lawyers and other professionals working for adults and children who have been abused but could be useful if you need to find a good child abuse lawyer.
Children's Rights Officers and Advocates
Offers independent advice and support.
First key
LVSRC
356 Holloway Road
London
N7 6PA
Tel: 020 7700 8130
A national advisory service for those leaving care.
Kidscape
A national group that works to prevent bullying and help young people being bullied.
National Voice
PO Box 253
Leeds
LS1 3RA
0113 242 9767
A group to represent all young people who are or have been in care.
Voices from Care Cymru
Voices From Care (Cymru) is a user-led organisation, supporting children and young people who are or have been in the looked after system in Wales.
Barnardo's
Barnardo's helps the most vulnerable children and young people transform their lives and fulfil their potential.
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