Children's advocacy directory

All parents discovering their children has a special need or disability should have access to emotional support. Face 2 Face is a service for, and delivered by, parents of children with a special need or disability.

NACCC is the only charity in the UK dedicated to solving this problem by providing safe spaces where children can meet the parents they don't live with. We oversee around 350 contact centres across the UK, run by a network of nearly 3,000 volunteers.

Choices Consultancy Service (Choices) is a not-for-profit voluntary-run organisation that delivers family services in three Southwest Prisons: HMP Dartmoor, HMP Channings Wood and HMP/YOI Exeter. We assist offenders and their families through difficulties that may be incurred during their involvement in the criminal justice system.

Barnardo's are commissioned by Plymouth City Council to deliver an advocacy and independent visitor service to children and young people across the city.

The Family Group Conferencing (FGC) and Mediation Service is based in Plymouth and offers a range of options to support families in times of difficulty.

The National Prisoners' Families Helpline can support you if a family member is in contact with the criminal justice system. We provide advice and information on all aspects from what happens on arrest, visiting a prison to preparing for release. It is operated by Prison Advice and Care Trust under contract to Her Majesty's Prison & Probation Service and provides information and support for families across England and Wales. All calls are free, from landlines and mobiles, and confidential.

Action for Children aims to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people as well as their families.

We help ensure parents with a learning disability are supported through challenging processes regarding their children; ensuring that they understand information, feel able to express their own views, are able to access appropriate support, and that they receive a fair assessment.

CAFCASS represents children in family court cases. We are independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.

Family Matters is a family therapy charity aims to support and help families who may be experiencing difficulties with close relationships or demonstrating hurtful or harmful behaviour.