Why is it needed? There are a lot of solicitors who represent children going into care, but not many solicitors represent children and young people once they're in the care system, so one of the big focuses of this service is to provide a way for young people to get advice once they've been in care for some time.
What does your role involve? We provide drop-in services at youth groups and Citizens Advice Bureaux and go out to see young people in places where they want to be seen, such as at their foster placements, or with a youth worker. We frequently get referrals from advocates for young people and youth workers. If it's not an area of law we can help with, we can refer them to somebody else.
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