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
Support Services
What we offer
Families in Care provides independent advocacy, support and counselling for birth families involved with child protection services.
We accept referrals from professionals as well as from family members.
Please contact us if you require more information or if you wish to make referral.
Independent Advocacy
Families in Care provides independent advocacy service for birth families involved with child protection services.
This includes one-to-one appointments, support over the phone, assisstance during professional meetings and in court.
Adoption Support
Birth mothers whose children have been adopted can access our small and friendly support group.
We can also offer support with writing letters for the Adoption Post Box and help with finding further sources of support.
Counselling
Child protection process and care proceedings can be very stressful for all family members. Families in Care provides confidential counselling service to assist during and after this difficult time.
Peer Support Groups
Our peer support groups are facilitated by experienced and dedicated members of our team, and offer free, safe and confidential space for birth parents to share experiences and swap advice.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction sessions for individuals and groups are now being offered for anyone interested in improving their health and wellbeing.
Our experienced and qualified mindfulness practitioner offers MBSR to service users and other interested parties.
