Staffordshire Children's Rights Service

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What is an advocate?

An advocate:

  • Will listen to you
  • Will help your views, wishes and feelings to be heard
  • Can go to meetings with or for you
  • Will explain what your rights are
  • Can help you to make a complaint
  • Is independent - this means they are not part of other services like social care, education or health.
  • Won't give their advice or tell you what to do.
  • Can see you at home, school, college, or wherever you feel most comfortable

This service is confidential and free.

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My advocate helped me say what I wanted to in my meetings and explained things to me so I could understand.

Who can have an advocate?

You can have an advocate if you are aged between 5 and 18. You'll also be from Staffordshire and are a looked after child, have a child protection plan or have a child in need plan.

If you are aged 5 - 25, from Staffordshire and have a special educational need or disability or are a care leaver, you can also have an advocate.

If you aren't sure, email or call us and we can help you.

Contact us

Phone: 07471 543607

Email: [email protected]

If you'd like to refer someone to our advocacy service, you can download our referral form.