Black Country Advocacy for Children and Young People

The service provides an advocacy service for children and young people in receipt of social care services, no matter the type of setting in which they are placed, that empowers them to make sure that their rights are respected, and their views and wishes are heard at all times. The provision provides advocacy service to: Children and Young People in Care - Care Leavers - Children subject to a Child Protection Conference - Family Help (including all children, Early Help and Children In Need) - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children who require an age assessment - Children and Young People with disabilities The service operates in line with the Effective Advocacy for Looked-After Children, Children in Need and Care Leavers Statutory guidance for local authorities September 2023 and the National Standards for the Provision of Children and Young People's Advocacy Services September 2023. The contract commenced November 1st 2025.