Someone is working with me or my family
This section explains what support is available to you and your family and what each service means to you.
You may have a social worker or a family support worker who will be more than happy to discuss any of your concerns and answer any questions you may have.
You will find links below explaining some of the services and help on offer.
If you need talk to someone urgently you can call:
0121 569 7220 (Daytime)
0121 569 3100 ( Evening and weekends)
0800 1111 to speak to ChildLine. You can call anytime
Know Your Rights
The Convention on the Rights of the Child explains who children are, all their rights, and the responsibilities of governments.
Strengthening Families
The service offers support to children, young people and families who need some help to make things better.
Horizons
Horizons is Sandwell Children’s Trusts dedicated Child Exploitation Team who specialise in supporting children and young people abused through all forms of exploitation.
Youth Justice
The Youth Justice Team is a group of professionals from Children and Young People, Health, Police and Probation services working with young people who are at risk of offending or who offend.
DECCA
The DECCA (Drug Education, Counselling and Confidential Advice) Team are Sandwell’s young people’s alcohol, drug and tobacco service.
British Youth Council
The British Youth Council empower young people aged 25 and under to influence and inform the decisions that affect their lives.
Children's Commissioner
Responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children as set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as other human rights legislation.