Adoption and Fostering Organisations
| First4Adoption | 0300 222 0022 | Visit Website |
| The Fostering Network | 0207 620 6400 | Visit Website |
| FosterTalk | 01527 836910 | Visit Website |
| New Family Social (UK network for LGBT) | 0843 2899457 | Visit Website |
Advice & Support for Birth Families
| Family Friends of Lesbian and Gays (FFLAG) | 0845 652 0311 | Visit Website |
| Family Rights Group | 0808 801 0366 | Visit Website |
| Grandparents Plus | 0300 123 7015 | Visit Website |
Childrens' Rights & Advocacy Services
| Coram Voice | 0808 800 5792 | Visit Website |
| Become | 0207 251 3117 for switchboard
0800 023 2033 for the care advice line |
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| The Children’s Legal Centre | 08088 020 008 | Visit Website |
| The Children’s Commissioner | 020 77838330 for general enquiry0800 528 0731 for children in care | Visit Website |
| National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) | 0808 808 1001 | Visit Website |
| Children’s Rights Alliance for England | 020 3174 2279 | Visit Website |
Financial & Legal Advice
| Citizen’s Advice Bureau | 08444 111 444 | Visit Website |
Government Departments
| Department for Education | Visit Website | |
| Department for Work and Pensions | Visit Website | |
| HM Revenue & Customs | Tax Credit Helpline: 0345 300 3900 Newly self- employed helpline 0300 200 3504 Self Assessment Helpline 0300 200 3310 Self Assessment Payment Helpline 0300 200 3835 NIC Deficiency Helpline 0300 200 3500 Self Employed NIC Helpline 0300 200 3500 Payment Enquiry Helpline 0300 200 3401 |
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| OFSTED | Complaints line 0300 123 1231 |
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National Organisations offering Advice & Support
| Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) | Advice line: 0300 0115 142 Exclusion line: 0207 704 9822 |
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| Black Heritage & Identity | 0845 260 5565 | Visit Website |
| The British Dyslexia Association | 0845 251 9002 | Visit Website |
| The National Autistic Society | 0808 800 4104 | Visit Website |
| National Centre for Eating Disorders | 0845 838 2040 | Visit Website |
| The Information Commissioners Office | 0303 123 1113 | Visit Website |
Support for Young People
| Anti- Bullying Campaign | 0808 800 2222 | Visit Website |
| Childline | 0800 1111 | Visit Website |
| Missing People’s Helpline | 0800 116 0000 24 hours |
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| National Drugs Helpline | 03001236600 | Visit Website |
| Samaritans | 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org | Visit Website |
| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 | Visit Website |
| I CAN helping children develop speech, language and communication skills |
020 7843 2510 | Visit Website |
| Care Advice Line | 020 7017 8901 | Visit Website |
| Young Stone Wall | 08000 502020 | Visit Website |
The Independent Review Mechanism (England)
| Independent Review Mechanism | Email: irm@irm.org.uk0845 450 3956 (charged at local rate) or 0113 2022080 | Visit Website |
Useful Links
| Delegating Authority to Foster Carers | Things you need to know | Visit Website |
| Foster Care Approval & Assessment Process | Flow Chart | Visit Website |
| Fostering Information Exchange (FIE) | For everyone with an interest in or connection to fostering. | Visit Website |
| Food in Care | A resource pack providing practical support for those who look after Children in Care. | Visit Website |
| Turn to us | Welfare benefits and grants information | Visit Website |
| NSPCC | 0808 800 5000 | Visit Website |
| LGBT Youth In Care | Visit Website |