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Useful links: Young people

Care Leavers Association (link opens in a new window)

Advice and information for care leavers on issues related to care, such as how to access your child care files, or what you are entitled to when you leave.

Directgov (link opens in a new window)

Government information website that has a comprehensive section for young people.

Get Connected (link opens in a new window)

Free information and advisory service for young people aged under 25.

Muslim Youth Helpline (link opens in a new window)

A registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK.

National Care Advisory Service (link opens in a new window)

A national advice, support and development service focusing on young people’s transition from care to adult life.

The Prince's Trust (link opens in a new window)

Youth charity that gives practical and financial support, developing key workplace skills such as confidence and motivation. They work with 14 to 30-year-olds who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law.

The Site.org (link opens in a new window)

A website run by a charity called Youthnet that supports young adults.

Young Minds (link opens in a new window)

National charity that aims to improve the mental health and emotional well-being of all children and young people.

Youth 2 Youth (link opens in a new window)

National helpline service providing emotional support to young people aged between 11 and 19 years. Its helpline staff are all young people themselves who have been specially trained to help.

Last updated: 15 November 2011