CIC providing support to young people at risk of criminal exploitation (ages 14-25)

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SVP Deaf Centre is a charity providing care, comfort and compassion for disadvantaged families and individuals within the community, both non-hearing and hearing alike. As the centre is part of the wider organisation of St Vincents de Paul, we embody SVP values while also having a unique focus on bettering the lives of those who have experience of deafness

NECA is a registered Charity whose key focus is to improve the lives of individuals and communities throughout the region. For over 40 years NECA have supported and enabled thousands of individuals to sustain long term Recovery from substances and Gambling misuse.

As one of the longest running regional charities working in the area of substance misuse and Gambling we have increasingly diversified in the range of services we provide to ensure we tailor packages to meet need of both Adults, Young people and families.

The North East Autism Society run a Family Networking Group, a closed group on Facebook which aims to empower, educate and connect parents, families and carers by: 

• Increasing knowledge

• Sharing useful information 

• Connecting people   

You can find out more here: Family Networking - North East Autism Society

We provide both free and affordable legal advice on things like; 

• Family law
• Welfare and benefits
• education law
• employment law
• immigration and asylum law

We have a free family law advice line on Mondays from 11am to 2pm. If you have children and you need legal advice about a separation give us call on 019 230 4777. 

Please note this service provides advice only. We do not offer representation in this area.  

NEAS Newcastle Autism Hubs are a supportive environment for parents and carers of autistic children. Currently these hubs offer:

• one-to-one sessions where families can discuss any issues in confidence

• workshops designed to help parents understand and support their autistic children. 

The workshops cover topics such as common misconceptions, differences in autistic children, and practical strategies for everyday life.

Foster A Future recruits foster carers from all types of backgrounds because each child in our care is an individual with their own needs, experiences and personality. If you are able to provide stability, security and support to children of all ages and circumstances, we'd like to hear from you. 

Orchard Care is an organisation with a proven track record that provides successful foster homes for children and young people who need them.

Orchard Care is run on a 'not for profit' basis. This means that all money is put back into the organisation for the good of the children and young people and to maintain very high standards of care and increase service provision.

We achieve the best possible care and outcomes because the organisation is run by people who are so dedicated to helping children and young people and the foster carers with whom the young people live.

Brook’s nationally recognised Sexual Behaviours Traffic Light Tool and training provides a highly visible, multi-agency response that helps professionals to identify, understand and respond appropriately to sexual behaviours in young people.