Family relationships

No matter what's going on in your family, we're here for you.

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Family problems

Get support if you're having problems with your family.
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Divorce and separation

Get advice about dealing with divorce or separation.
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Running away

Get advice if you're thinking about or have run away
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Stepfamilies and second families

Get support with stepfamilies and second families.
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Living in care

If you live away from your parents, we can support you.
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Social services

Social services are there to keep young people safe from abuse and neglect.
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Young carers

Find advice and support if you look after someone.
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Homelessness

Get advice if you're homeless or living on the streets.
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Abuse and safety

It's not always easy to know what abuse is or what to do about it. But we're here for you.
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Moving out

Get advice about moving out and your rights.
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Parents and alcohol

Get advice if your parents or carers drink too much alcohol.
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Parents and drugs

Living with parents who misuse drugs can be tough, but we're here to help.
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Young parents

A lot can change when you become a new parent, even if you’ve got help. We’re here to support you.
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Being adopted

If you're adopted, you may have a lot of questions and we can help.
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Supporting a family member with a mental health issue

Living with someone who has mental health problems can be hard - but we're here to help.
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When someone dies

You don't have to cope on your own, find out how we can help.
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Forced marriage

Forced marriages can happen in secret and can also be planned by parents, family or religious leaders. It may involve physical abuse, sexual abuse or emotional abuse.
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Female circumcision, FGM, and cutting

FGM is when a girl's genitals are cut away. Learn your rights and where to get help.
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Parents in prison

If a parent is in prison, we've got some advice to help.
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Being assertive

Being assertive can help you to explain how you feel and what you need, without being rude.

Your letters about family relationships

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I don't know if my mum is dead or alive | Ask Sam

I struggle with a weird type of grief. My mum disappeared one and a half years ago and nobody has found her since. I don't know where she is. I keep hoping that she has left for another...
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My message is about my birth dad | Ask Sam

i don’t like my dad . i was put into care 7yrs ago and my mum has got me back. now my birth dad wants to see me after not seeing me for 6yrs . i pass out every time i see a picture...
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Mum is cheating but can’t be sure of it | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, for the past two or so months my mother has been behaving really suspicious like going out and staying at “friends” houses and has been caught lying to my dad about going out...
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separation and losing a loved one | Ask Sam

recently my grandad has passed away and i have really been struggling with it. I feel like it has affected my school life. because it is christmas coming up i’m getting really overwhelmed...