Major new proposals to create a better family justice system for separating parents and their children were unveiled today.
Cafcass has given an enthusiastic welcome to Government proposals, launched today, to improve the support offered to families going through separation.
Today, Cafcass published its Annual Report & Accounts for the financial year 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004.
Making life better for children and families who come into contact with the family justice system is the aim of a new Government body.
Cafcass welcomed today’s launch of the Family Justice Council, a new government body reporting to the Department of Constitutional Affairs.
Cafcass Board – today announced the appointment of Anthony Douglas as the next Chief Executive of Cafcass.
Margaret Hodge, Minister for Children, Young People and Families, today announced the appointment of a Board for CAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service).
Cafcass welcomes the Government’s response to “Making Contact Work” published today. This report sets out a range of proposals to improve outcomes for children whose parents are separating or divorcing.
Cafcass welcomes the Children Bill, which will create the framework for strengthening child protection services for the most vulnerable children and improving universal services for all children.
The new Office of Cafcass opened today in Wrexham. This follows yesterday’s opening of the new office in Cardiff. Both Offices will operate as one Head Office for Wales on two sites.