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Helping young people to have a voice

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We provide advice and support to children and young people in Somerset.

An advocate is an independent person who can offer one to one support to children and young people. Advocates can speak up for the young person, give advice, make them aware of their rights, listen to them and represent their views, wishes and feelings. Their aim is to empower a young person by supporting them to have their say.

If you are a young person who wants to know more about getting an advocate go here

If you want to know more about Independent Visitors for children in care go here

If you are interested in becoming an advocate or an Independent Visitor for a child in care in Somerset contact us

If you are a professional wishing to refer a young person for advocacy complete our online form

Advocates are:

Independent
Always there to listen
Your voice but louder
Here to support young people

Advocates do:

Go to meetings with you
Contact people for you
Help you know your rights
Give Advice

Advocates help:

Children and young people receiving a service from Children’s Social Care in Somerset
Children and young people entitled to service