Description
All children can access advocacy support. An advocate ensures that children are being listened to when decisions are being made about them, and empowers the child to make their voice heard. Sometimes this may mean speaking up for them in meetings or writing letters for them on their behalf. Other times it may mean providing the support to enable them to do this themselves.
NYAS provides an independent advocacy service for children and young people who are looked after by the Council or those who are in need. These children and young people are provided with an information pack, plus a quarterly copy of the magazine Who Cares.
Children and young people can access advocacy themselves or via their social worker, foster carer, solicitor or an independent visitor .
Who is the service for?
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Looked After Children and Young People
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Children and Young People in Need
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Children and Young People with Disabilities
How do I access the Service?
For further information contact the National Youth Advocacy Service| Torfaen
Cwmbran Centre for Young People
Glyndwr Road
Cwmbran
NP44 1QS
or write to: Freepost NYAS
Further information is available in the following leaflets:
You may also wish to visit our web pages on Children and Young Peoples Services.
Hours Service Available
08.00 - 20.00 - Monday to Friday
10.00 - 16.00 - Saturday