I'm in care - who can help me?

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Asphaleia

If you are in care and need help, Asphaleia can get you an independent advocate. They can:

  • Make sure people listen to you
  • Help you to think about what you want and feel
  • Help you to make good choices

If you are in care or have a social worker from East Sussex, call Asphaleia to ask for an advocate:

Freephone: 0800 129 9300

If you need a buddy:

You can get a buddy (Independent Visitor) for free if you are in care.

An Independent Visitor is a trained helper who will be your friend and support you. You can do activities together like playing sports, walking, or just meeting up for a chat.

Your social worker can ask for a buddy for you, or you can ask yourself.

Email: ESCCIVservice@asphaleia.co.uk

Contact Asphaleia:

The Children in Care Council:

If you’re living away from your family and have a social worker from East Sussex, you might like to contact the Children in Care Council (CICC). They can help if you have a question, want to talk or have something to say.

Contact the CICC coordinator, Meshelle Carmody:


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