This month we are celebrating Family Rights Group (FRG). PEGS often suggests FRG for those we support, especially when questions surrounding certain legislation is asked of us. Having a service and resource such as FRG is invaluable to those experiencing child to parent abuse and who have children services involvement. Often those PEGS supports have financial barriers in accessing legal advice, so with Family Rights Group being able to offer this guidance free of charge ensures that no matter someone’s income, there is a safe space they can access the legal help they require.

Family Rights Group is a vital UK charity dedicated to supporting families involved with children’s services. Their mission is to ensure children are safe within their families and to strengthen the networks around them. They advocate for the rights of parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends, ensuring they receive fair treatment and support.

Key services

• FRG offers free, independent, and confidential advice to families. Their services help parents, kinship carers, and other relatives understand their rights and options when dealing with social workers and the courts. The advice line is accessible via phone or email, providing critical guidance in navigating complex child welfare processes.
• Family Group Conferences (FGC). FGCs are meetings that bring together family and friends to create a plan for a child's welfare. FRG promotes this approach to ensure that families have a say in the decisions affecting their children’s lives. They also provide training and support for local authorities to implement FGCs effectively.
• Kinship and support. FRG champions kinship care, advocating for children who cannot live with their parents to be cared for by relatives or friends. They provide legal and practical advice to kinship carers and campaign for better recognition and support for these caregivers.
• Campaigns and Policy work. FRG actively campaigns to influence child welfare policies. They work to ensure that the voices of families are heard in policy-making processes, striving for reforms that benefit children and their families. Their campaigns focus on issues like kinship care, domestic abuse, and legal aid reform.

Family Rights Group plays an indispensable role in supporting families and advocating for children’s welfare in the UK. Their comprehensive services and proactive campaigns ensure that families are informed, supported, and empowered to navigate the child welfare system. Fabulous work from the FRG team ! 

For more information or to get involved, visit Family Rights Group.