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Accessing Speak Up advocacy services

Children and young people in care

If you are a child or young person in the care of City of York Council, you can access advocacy support from Speak Up.

Advocacy for care leavers

All care leavers have an entitlement to advocacy support up until the age of 25.

16 and 17 year olds who are homeless

If you are aged 16 or 17 and homeless, you are entitled to access advocacy support from Speak Up.

Children subject to a Child Protection Plan

If you are a child or young person with a Child Protection Plan, or with an upcoming initial Child Protection Conference, you can access advocacy support from Speak Up.

Parents aged under 18 whose child is subject to a child protection plan

If you are a parent or expectant parent, and your child is subject to a Child Protection Plan, you can access advocacy support from Speak Up.