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Family Rights Group
Family Rights Group is a UK charity providing free, independent advice to parents and kinship carers involved with children's social care services in England. It helps families understand their rights, navigate child protection processes, access practical guidance, and connect with others through online forums, support...
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Family Rights Group is a UK charity providing free, independent advice to parents and kinship carers involved with children's social care services in England. It helps families understand their rights, navigate child protection processes, access practical guidance, and connect with others through online forums, supporting informed decisions about children's welfare.
- Family rights: Understand children's services and child protection processes.
- Kinship care: Advice for relatives and friends caring for children.
- Practical guidance: Free advice sheets and template letters.
- Peer support: Online forums for parents and carers.
- Advice line: 0808 801 0366, weekdays, 9:30 am–3 pm.
Accessibility: Interpreter support available.
Important: Advice is for families involved with, or needing help from, children's services in England.
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Organisation: Family Rights Group Organisation type: Registered charity Contact and helpline: https://frg.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ Online advice enquiry: https://frg.org.uk/advice-form/ Telephone: 0808 801 0366 Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–3 pm, excluding bank holidays. Geographic coverage: England (advice service). Cost: Free Eligibility: Parents, relatives, friends and kinship carers whose children are involved with, or may need help from, children's services. Accessibility: Telephone interpreter arrangements and online advice options. Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing ID: MP-041 Source checked: 10 November 2026 Next suggested review: May 2027 Editorial status: Independently researched for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 10 November 2026 · Review due 10 May 2027
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