Barnardo's - Wakefield Children's Advocacy and Participation Service
Contact details
Barnardo's - Wakefield Children's Advocacy and Participation Service
Barnardo's Wakefield CAPS, Civic Centre
Ferrybridge Road
Castleford
WF10 4JH
Public phone: 01977 552493
Email: WakefieldCAPS@barnardos.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/services/wakefield-caps-childrens-advocacy-participation-service
General information
Service offered: Advocacy for children and young people in care or care leavers (0 to 25yrs). Young people who are party to child protection processes (0 to 17yrs), children and young people who have an Education Health and Care Plan (up to 19yrs), Children and young people who have SEND (up to 25yrs), we also support children and young people who are involved with the Youth Justice Service (10 to 18yrs) and children and young people who have CETR (up to the age of 18yrs), We also run an independent Visitors service for children and young people in care ( referrals must be received before 16yrs).
Target group: Children and young people where Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is the responsible Local Authority.
Area served: Wakefield. Or where a child or young person are placed out of district.
How to contact: Phone (01977 552493) is preferred but you can also email or write. Open Monday to Thursday 9am-6pm + Friday 9am-4.30pm
Availability
Monday: 9am - 6pm
Tuesday: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday: 9am - 6pm
Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 4.30pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Parking for disabled drivers. Ramped entrance.
Other information
Languages other than English: Access to interpreters.
Charity number: 216250
Year established: 1990
Staffing: 5 full time staff + 20 volunteers.
Public transport: Within easy walking distance of Castleford town centre and bus station, on a main bus route.
Record last checked: 04 September 2024