Free To Be Me
Free To Be Me is a holistic youth offer, working with all aspects of a child’s life to help support their understanding of their identity and who they are.
We offer an inclusive and supportive environment where young people can explore their identity and neurodiversity, feel safe and accepted for who they are and understand themselves and others better.
Who's it for?
Any child, young person, parent/carers living in the Wakefield district.
When does it run?
Frogs Group – Tuesday evenings – 3 times a month; and Tadpoles Group – Thursday evenings online – twice a month; and In Person groups – once a month
How much does it cost?
Free
How to access the service
We work with young people who may be at different stages of understanding their identity. Our offer is hybrid and we follow a structured joining process that keeps the groups as safe as possible. We accept self-referrals (we do involve parents/carers in the process), parents/carers and professionals.
How does the service work
Free To Be Me is run by experienced youth workers who specialise in LGBTQIA+ affirming youth work and have lived experience of disability, neurodivergence and being part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Youth Groups provide a safe, fact driven, non-judgmental space where young people can explore who they are and understand their own place in the world.
The FTBM offer has several groups to support inclusivity and the differing needs of the young people/families. Each group has a distinct identity and includes:
· 2 x youth groups separated by age (hybrid offer of online and in person)
· 1:1 support
· Mentorship scheme/peer support networks
· Monthly parent/carer support group
· Opportunities to socialise with family friendly events
· Monthly outreach aiming to improve allyship and acceptance within the district
Request a Referral
To request a referral to this service please click the button below and complete our referral form. (Form will open in a new window.)
Contact this service
The best way to contact this service is to use the form below. Alternatively, you can reach us by phone or email.
Phone: 01924 683 890
Email: freetobeme@kids.org.uk