Children's Advocacy

Part of growing up is becoming independent and for disabled children this can be particularly difficult. Their independence often has to be negotiated with parents or carers and service providers. Being independent does not mean doing everything for yourself but being in charge of who does what and when.

Wired provide a person centered service that can help children or young people with any disability, who is or has been a Wirral Social Service user, up to the age of 25 (in line with Leaving Care legislation). This can take place in a variety of settings according to the individual’s requirements (e.g. school, home, respite centres).

The Children’s Advocacy Service can:

• Help children / young people to make informed choices and decisions to enable them to participate fully in the wider community.

• Provide independent advice, support and representation that is appropriate to the age and maturity of the child / young person.

• Help children / young people to access the services offered to them by agencies in ways that ensure maximum benefit to their self-esteem and overall development.

• Ensure that children / young people are involved in any plans made about their lives.

• Negotiate with parents, carers and social workers the views, wishes and feelings of children / young people on their behalf.

• Enable and promote the confidence and knowledge for a child / young person to develop their own advocacy skills.

• Give children / young people a voice and ensure that it is heard.

Referrals

If you would like to refer a child or young person into the service please complete a Childrens' Services Referral form, by clicking on the link, saving it to your computer, and completing it. Then either post or email it back to us.

If you would like any more information about this service please call 0151 670 1500 or email childrens.advocate2@wired.me.uk