Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
A guide to the Law for Young People in Care
This is an information site for children and young people in care in England & Wales. It covers many topics from your rights in care to what happens when you leave care. It also explains how the law is different if you are 'accommodated', as opposed to being under a care order
AFRUCA - Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (UK)
AFRUCA - Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (UK) is an organisation concerned about cruelty against the African child. With our Head Office in London and a Centre for African Children and Families in Manchester, we are the premier charity promoting the welfare of African children in the UK. We also work in partnership with other organisations in Africa and across Europe.
All Wales Child Protection Procedures Review Group
Children in Wales is the national umbrella children's organisation in Wales, bringing organisations and individuals together to: Make the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child a reality in Wales Fight for sustainable quality services and fair shares for all children and young people Ensure special attention and treatment for children in need Give children and young people a voice Children in Wales works to meet the following objectives: to support and develop strong networks to produce and disseminate information to represent and consult with members to develop policy, practice and research to raise public, political and professional awareness to support new and existing initiatives Children in Wales is a membership body and is open to individuals and organisations from a wide range of fields with varying interests, but all of whom are interested in improving the lives of children and young people in Wales.
British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF)
BAAF work with everyone involved with adoption and fostering across the UK. Our regional and country offices in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, provide services to meet the needs of some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
Cerebra
Cerebra is a unique charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through research, education and directly supporting the children and their carers.
Child Rights International Network
Guided by our passion for social and legal change, CRIN is building a global network for children's rights. We press for rights, not charity, and advocate for a genuine systemic shift in how governments and societies view children. Our inspiration is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which we use to bring children's rights to the top of the international agenda. We launch advocacy campaigns, lead international children's rights coalitions, and strive to make existing human rights enforcement mechanisms accessible for all.
Children 1st
We deliver services around the country in homes and communities that help children and families every day; we speak out for children's rights by influencing legislation and campaigning to change attitudes towards children and we share our expertise with others, both professionals and volunteers who work with children and families through our training and consultancy services.
Children in Wales
Children in Wales is the national umbrella organisation for those working with children and young people in Wales.
Children's Commissioner
The role of the Children's Commissioner was created by the Children Act 2004 and is there to promote the views of children and young people from birth to 18 (up to 21 for young people in care or with learning difficulties).
Children's Commissioner for Wales
The Children's Commissioner for Wales works to make sure that children and young people are kept safe and that they know about and can access their rights.
Children's Rights Alliance for England (CRAE)
CRAE protects the human rights of children by lobbying government and others who hold power, by bringing or supporting test cases and by using regional and international human rights mechanisms. We provide legal information, raise awareness of children’s human rights, and undertake research about children’s access to their rights. We mobilise others, including children and young people, to take action to promote and protect children's human rights. Each year we publish a review of the State of children's rights in England.
Childrens' Society
We are committed to helping vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, including safeguarding children in care and young runaways. We give a voice to disabled children, help young refugees to rebuild their lives and provide relief for young carers.
Convention of the Rights of the Child
UNICEF’s mission is to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided in doing this by the provisions and principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
CRIN – Child Rights Information Network
CRIN is a global children's rights network. We press for rights - not charity - and a systemic shift in how governments and societies view children. We link to 2,251 organisations and have 26,257 resources on our site.
ECPAT UK
ECPAT UK is active in research, campaigning and lobbying government to prevent child exploitation and protect children in tourism and child victims of trafficking.
Eurochild
Eurochild is a network of organisations and individuals working in and across Europe to improve the quality of life of children and young people.
Family Rights Group
We are the charity in England and Wales that advises families whose children are involved with or need children’s services because of welfare needs or concerns. We promote policies and practices, including family group conferences, that help children to be raised safely and securely within their families, and campaign for effective support to assist family and friends carers, including grandparents who are raising children that cannot live at home.
International Social Service
SS is committed to protecting, defending and assisting persons, and in particular children, who as a result of migration, international displacement or other circumstances has led to their separation from their families in an international context.
Multi-Cultural Family Base
Multi-Cultural Family Base aims to enhance the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and their families directly and through the education and training of students in caring professions.
Nagalro
Nagalro is a professional association for social work practitioners who work in the children and families field and represent children in public and private court proceedings. It has a reputation for excellence in the services it provides: its training, journal, and the influence of its campaigning and responses.
