By phone or email
To speak to an adviser, please call our free and confidential advice line 0808 801 0366 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm, excluding Bank Holidays). Or you can ask us a question via email using our advice enquiry form.
Are you a parent, kinship carer relative or friend of a child who is involved with, or who needs the help of, children’s services in England? We can help you understand processes and options when social workers or courts are making decisions about your child’s welfare.
Our advice service is free, independent and confidential.
To speak to an adviser, please call our free and confidential advice line 0808 801 0366 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm, excluding Bank Holidays). Or you can ask us a question via email using our advice enquiry form.
Our online advice forums are an anonymous space where parents and kinship carers (also known as family and friends carers) can get legal and practical advice, build a support network and learn from other people’s experiences.
Our get help and advice section has template letters, advice sheets and resources about legal and social care processes. On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, you can use our webchat service to chat online to an adviser.
The free helpline for children and young people in the UK who are in distress and danger or who have other problems.
Free Helpline: 0800 1111
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk
Dedicated to preventing bullying and child abuse. Provides advice and information, resources and training for professionals.
Parents advice line: 07496 682785
Email: parentsupport@kidscape.org.uk
Website: https://www.kidscape.org.uk
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a charity which works to tackle child sexual abuse. They work with:
They also work with families where there has been no abuse, to help children to keep themselves safe.
Free Helpline: 0808 1000 900
Email: Free Helpline: 0808 1000 900
Website: https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk
Specialises in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. The NSPCC Helpline provides advice and support to adults who are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. Provides services in several languages, and also for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Free Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (Monday to Friday 10am–8pm)
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk
Ivison Trust works alongside parents and carers of children who are, or are at risk of being, exploited by perpetrators outside of the family.
Website: www.ivisontrust.org.uk
Parents’ forum: https://ivisontrust.org.uk/for-parents/parent-participation/
The Stop It Now! helpline is an anonymous and confidential service available to anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse, including:
Telephone: 0808 1000 90
Website: https://www.stopitnow.org.uk
We Stand provides supportive services in a safe and non-judgemental environment for non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
Free Helpline: 0800 980 1958
Monday: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday: 10am – 2pm and 4pm – 6pm
Wednesday: 10am – 2pm
Thursday: 10am – 2pm
Email: support@westand.org.uk
Website: https://westand.org.uk/
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