Families in Care
Registered Charity Number 1007596 Independent Advocacy, Counselling and Support for Birth Families involved with child protection services in the North East.Independent Advocacy and Counselling are currently available only to families involved with Newcastle Children Social Services.
Families in Care is a proud recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2020
Mothers and fathers who have had their children removed are at a traumatic point in their lives. At such a desperate time, they need help and support from experienced people with professional expertise. This should be our collective responsibility. Organisations like Families in Care need our support.
Ken Loach, Film Director of I, Daniel Blake 2016 (Palme D'Or Winner) and Ladybird Ladybird 1994.
Contact Us:
Email: yoursupport@familiesincare.com
Phone: 07710983420
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm
By appointments and referrals only.
We accept self-referrals.Please contact us for more information.
Our Patrons:
Dame Esther Rantzen DBE, founder of ChildLine Silver Line
Joan Mills, first professionally qualified social worker for FIC
Legal Consultant : David Banks, Solicitor
For volunteers
I you would like to volunteer for Families in Care please get in touch, and we will be happy to discuss your options!
Volunteering - what do I need to know?
If you consider or have just started volunteeringopportunity, here you will find a selection of Information Sheets to help answer many of the questions you might have.
From Volunteering England.
DBS checks, protection and safeguarding
As a volunteer you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Here you will find some basic information - contact Families in Care if you have more questions.
Taking care of yourself
Volunteering can be a way to manage stress, but at the same time can be very demanding. Here you will find some interesting articles and tips how to manage stress.
