Judith Ellen Timms

The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a UK-based organization that offers child advocacy services, mental health advocacy for adults, and independent monitoring services for children's homes. The British company provides a range of services to support, safeguard, and empower vulnerable children, young people, and adults. NYAS encourages individuals who have lived in care to share their experiences to challenge the stigma of the care system. If you are interested in commissioning NYAS' services, you can learn how to do so on their website. The non-profit company was founded in 1979 by Judith Timms, and the CEO is Rita Therese Waters.