Putting children and young people first in the family courts

Family Justice Young People’s Board

The Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) is a group of over 50 children and young people aged between seven and 25 years old who live across England and Wales. All the members have either had direct experience of the family justice system or have an interest in children’s rights and the family courts.

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Cafcass Parenting Plan

A Parenting Plan is a written plan worked out between parents (and sometimes grandparents and other family members) after they separate. The Plan can help clarify the arrangements you need to put in place to care for your children after separation, without having to go to court.

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Who are we?

Cafcass represents children in family court cases in England. We put children’s needs, wishes and feelings first, making sure that children’s voices are heard at the heart of the family court setting, and that decisions are made in their best interests. 

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Young people

Information for young people, including videos and stories from young people we have worked with.

Info for young people

Parents and carers

Information and resources for parents and carers.

Info for parents and carers

Professionals

Information and resources for professionals.

Info for professionals

Latest news

6 April 2018

Edward Timpson announced as new Cafcass Chair

Chief Executive Anthony Douglas welcomes new appointment on behalf of Cafcass. Edward Timpson CBE has been appointed as the new Chair of Cafcass. His appointment […]

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From our blog

30 April 2018

The power of words and the LGBTU community

Andrew, Family Justice Young People’s Board Over the half term I went to Brighton as part of a Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) commission […]

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