Legal, rights and advocacy advice

Children's rights and advocacy service

The Children’s Rights and Advocacy Service is an independent service that offers advice and support to children and young people in Wokingham. It’s there for those who are in care, have left care, or are involved in child protection services, making sure their voices are heard and their rights are respected. Find out more and get in touch through our:

Visit the Community Directory.

CLASP - advocacy service

CLASP (Caring, Listening and Supporting Partnership) is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities to speak up, build confidence, and live more independent, inclusive lives. They offer advice, advocacy, training and community activities led by their members.

Visit the CLASP Wokingham website

Family Rights Group

 The Family Rights Group provides helpful information about:

• the law and legal rights
• education support
• benefit and financial help
• different types of kinship care

Visit the Family Rights Group website

Children's Commissioner

The Children’s Commissioner for England website shares information, advice, and research focused on improving children’s lives—especially those who need extra support, including children in kinship care. It highlights the vital role you play, the challenges many kinship families face (such as financial pressure and accessing support), and the changes being pushed for to better recognise and support you.

Visit the website to find:

• Updates on support and policy changes affecting kinship families
• Practical advice on education, wellbeing, and services
• National campaigns advocating for better recognition and support for carers

Overall, it’s a trusted source to stay informed about your rights, available support, and the wider work being done to improve outcomes for children in kinship care.

Visit the Children's Commissioner website