What it is: A group of advisers that match children to the services they
need
Goal: To help children and families get hold of appropriate services
quickly
Funding: Birmingham Children's Fund
Contact: The National Youth Advocacy Service, 0808 808 1001,
www.nyas.net
A disabled young girl wanted a homework club, but couldn't find one thatmet her needs. So she rang the Birmingham Signposting Service, whichquickly found her the right one. The service also found a six-year-oldboy a football team to play for after he was kicked off his original onefor not being good enough.
Friendly advice and information is something all five- to 13-year-oldsneed, and this is what the Birmingham Signpost Service provides. Ithelps with any problems children have. Working in the community it triesto ensure that all children have equal access to support and activitiesavailable in the city.
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