I'm in care - who can help me?
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:
- phone: 01323 324 010
- email: esccadvocacyservice@asphaleia.co.uk
- visit the Asphaleia website
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:
- mobile: 0792 059 1138
- landline: 01323 747 159
- email: East Sussex Children in Care Council
- web: Children in Care Council (CICC)
