Putting children and young people first in the family courts

A complete guide to mediation

Mediation can be quicker, less stressful and less expensive than going to court. Mediation helps parents come to an agreement without being on anyone’s side, and it’s also possible to ensure that the views of children are heard too.

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Listening to your child’s voice after separation

Children will often pick up on what is going on and need to talk about the situation. This guidance helps you to think about what you can do to listen carefully and be in the best position to respond to what your child says.

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Mind your language

The FJYPB have put together a list of words and phrases that we would like to encourage all professionals to stop using when they are speaking to young people and children and when they refer to them in their reports, on file and to other professionals.

Mind your language

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

16 July 2021

Cafcass Prioritisation Protocol now in use

A process to prioritise and manage high workloads has been implemented in the Cafcass areas covering Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Herefordshire […]

30 June 2021

Cafcass’ July Open Board meeting

Cafcass’ Open Board meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 7 July 2021 from 13:00 – 15:30. The meeting will take place using Zoom and will be open so that […]

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