Leaving home after an argument is not always the best thing to do. Many young people who leave home in an unplanned way end up in difficulty, or even on the streets.
Early intervention and prevention is key. The earlier you let us know about your difficulties the more we can do to help.
How can we help?
Under new legislation (August 2009) Children's services now provide support and practical help to young people and families in resolving their difficulties, leading to the young person either staying, returning or leaving home in a planned way depending on which option is safe and appropriate.
Where appropriate, Children's services provides a way for young people and parent/carers to work together to find solutions to their problems and differences. A social worker will be allocated to the young person to assist communication with their parents in order to reach decisions on issues that are causing difficulties. The H&F Advice officer will explain in more detail the mediation process and facilitate a referral if necessary.
Who is the service for?
Teenagers aged 16 -17 - Their parents or carers living in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Who is the service not for?
The service is not available for young people who are known to social services as a "relevant child".