Children in care
If you are at risk or are worried that another young person is at risk call any time on 0808 800 4005.
All About Me
This helps you to let people know how you feel about things, and sort out what's going to happen in the future. Fill it online here.
What does the Suffolk Children's Rights team do?
The Children's Rights team works with children and young people who are in care, looked after, care leavers and those who receive support from social care, to ensure they are able to have their say in all matters affecting their lives.
- Open the list of words used in care.
- Download the guide to the Children's Rights team (pdf, 2MB large file).
- Read the latest newsletter for 2012 (pdf).
- Contact the Suffolk Children's Rights team.
The Children's Rights team has two main purposes. Advocacy and participation.
Advocacy
Advocacy means helping young people to stand up for themselves and make their voices heard.
- Find out more about advocacy.
Participation
Young people have formed a group called 'Brighter Futures' which meets regularly for fun activities and planning how to improve services they use.
- Find out more about participation.
- Rights 4 Me! - the Children's Rights Director's website.
The Promise
The government has asked all Social Services teams across the country to make a promise about how they care for you and help you achieve.
- Find out more about the promise.
Who CARES? Linkline
Call FREE on 0500 564570 for info and advice with any problems. Linkline is open after school from 3.30pm to 6.00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Foster care
- Download children and young person's guide to foster care
- Visit the Suffolk Fostering Service or call 0800 328 2148.