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Organisation aims and activities: We work with the most vulnerable children and young , helping them transform their lives and fulfill their potential. Our services are organsied around key 'building blocks' : A family that can cope; protection from harm; emotional physical and mental health; a sense of belonging in the community; and stake in society

Further details: to provide services to children and young people in greatest need to demonstrate effective good practice and to promote development in practice widely to influence social policy for he benefit of children to promote good childhood experiences for all children -Childcare -Public education on children's needs -Lobbying to encourage legislation on children's needs -Promoting awareness of needs on disadvantaged members of the community. Primary areas of work: children and young people with disabilities, disadvantaged young people, families with young children, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, Adoption. Juvenile justice. Special needs education. Leaving care. Child abuse. Community services.

Operational level: National

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Work directly with children, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Children living with HIV/AIDS, Children with disabilities, Children working and living on the street, Education and cultural rights, Family and alternative care, Health and welfare, Justice, Sexual exploitation and abuse

Countries in which this organisation works: United Kingdom

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Last updated 07/08/2002 05:17:55

CRIN does not accredit or validate any of the organisations listed in our directory. The views and activities of the listed organisations do not necessarily reflect the views or activities of CRIN's coordination team.

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