Children and families

Special guardianship: Local support

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In addition to the support we give you, there are a number of local organisations you may be interested in. Please see the list below. 

Local help and support

Kinship Carers Liverpool

Free Person-Centred Therapy for Young People 16-25

  • Based in Walton and Kirkdale
  • innerguruliverpool@gmail.com
  • 07482 871127
  • The Inner Guru is a community-centred space dedicated to fostering connection, growth, and well-being. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can explore their potential, build resilience, and thrive.

Liverpool Family Information & SEND Directory

  • 0800 085 2022
  • This directory contains a range of information, advice, activities and events for the whole family. 

National Organisation of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

  • 0208 458 5951
  • Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition with lifelong cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. In addition to effects on the brain, FASD is a full-body diagnosis that can include more than 400 known conditions.

Positive Futures

  • 81 Townsend Lane, Clubmoor, Liverpool, L13 9DY
  • info@positivefutures.org.uk
  • 0151 207 6003
  • Positive Futures is a youth development charity supporting young people in Liverpool.

Everton in the Community

  • 0151 319 4018
  • The charity offers more than 50 programmes covering a range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, education, dementia, poverty, youth engagement, youth justice and disability.

Liverpool Football Club Foundation

  • lfcfoundation@liverpoolfc.com
  • 0151 432 5675
  • Working in areas of high need and deprivation across the Liverpool City Region, the foundation aim to deliver sustainable and long-term change for communities and to ensure that their work continues to benefit future generations.