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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Child Impact Assessment Framework

We have developed a new assessment framework to support our practitioners in assessing the harmful impact of a range of complex case factors on the children we work with in private law cases.

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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.

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Parents and carers

Information and resources for parents and carers.

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Professionals

Information and resources for professionals.

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16 January 2019

Cafcass’ January Open Board meeting

Cafcass’ Open Board meeting is taking place on Wednesday 23 January 2019 from 10.30am to 1pm in Central London. The meeting agenda will include discussion […]

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