What the films are about
The animated films cover different parts of the family court process, such as who Cafcass is, what happens when you meet with our workers, how you can share your thoughts and feelings, and how decisions are made in family court proceedings. Each animation focuses on a different topic to help explain what may happen and what support is there for you.
Taking Me Seriously means listening to children, respecting how they feel, and helping them feel safer and more confident during a difficult time. These films are here to help things feel clearer, to remind you that you are not alone, and to show you that your voice really matters.
Film 1: Letting you know how we help
This first film in the series explains what Cafcass is and why we are involved when families go to the family court.
It helps you to:
- Understand who works at Cafcass
- Learn why Cafcass is there when families go to court
- Understand how Cafcass helps the court know what children need
- Feel clearer about what Cafcass does for children
The film shows that Cafcass is there to think about what is best for children and to help the court understand how things feel from a child’s point of view. Find out more about this film by visiting the Letting you know how we help webpage.
Film 2: Sharing recommendations with you
This film explains how your thoughts and feelings can be shared with the family court.
It helps you to:
- Understand how your views are shared safely
- Know that adults speak for you so you do not have to go to court
- Feel confident that your feelings are taken seriously
The film shows that what you say is important, and that Cafcass helps make sure your experiences are understood when decisions are being made about your family. Find out more about this film by visiting the Sharing recommendations with you webpage.
Film 3: Meeting your Cafcass worker
This film is about meeting your Cafcass worker for the first time.
It helps you to:
- Know what might happen when you meet your Cafcass worker
- Feel more prepared for talking or spending time together
- Understand that there is no “right” or “wrong” thing to say
The film shows that your Cafcass worker’s role is to listen to you, treat you with respect, and help you feel comfortable being yourself. Find out more about this film by visiting the Meeting your Cafcass worker webpage.
We hope these videos help you understand things better and feel more confident knowing that your thoughts and feelings matter.