Family Rights Group

Family Rights Group work with parents in England and Wales whose children are:

• in need
• at risk 
• are in the care system and with members of the wider family.

We:

• advise parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends about their rights and options when social workers or courts make decisions about their children's welfare
• support families to have their voice heard, be treated fairly and get help early to prevent problems escalating
• champion policies and practices that keep children safe within their family and strength the family and community support networks of children in the care system.

If you are:

• a parent, family member or friend of a child who has social workers involved in your child’s life, or
• if you need extra support from Children’s Services, and would like to speak to an adviser

please call our free and confidential helpline:

• 0808 801 0366 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm)
• Textphone: dial 18001 and then the freephone number. 

Calls may be monitored for training and quality purposes.

For online advice from our advisers, or to get support and discuss issues with other people who are or have been in a similar position to you, please check Family Rights Group Parents Forum.

The Family Rights Group interactive, accessible website helps families navigate complex law and child welfare procedures. It includes a wealth of information including films and detailed legal advice sheets for parents and family and friends carers.