To support young people through independent and confidential services that empower them to have their voices heard in matters that affect their lives when in receipt of a service from Children’s Services.
NYAS East Sussex are contracted to provide the following Independent services for young people who are in receipt of a service/s from ESCC Children’s Services :
•Advocacy - for CPC, LAC and children deemed as in need.•Independent Visitor Service – for young people living in the care system•Young people’s participation for young people living in the care system•Advocacy services
•Family Contact services [email protected]•Working Together for Children (CYMRU)•Independent visitors•Independent persons•Investigating officers•Provision of IMHAs•Regulation 33 visitors•Participation and consultation•Training•Helpline•Signposting.
We also provide Looked After Children with an Independent Visitor, Trained Volunteer will be matched with a young person to befriend and mentor the young person and go out and have fun building a trusted relationship