13 December 2018
Cafcass supports removal of fault-based divorces
Cafcass supports the removal of fault-based divorces, to move the focus away from blame to making arrangements for the child that are in their best […]
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5 December 2018
Cafcass lawyer discusses the guardian’s role in medical treatment cases
Cafcass’ Head of Legal, Melanie Carew, has explained the role of the guardian in medical treatment cases involving children. Last night, BBC Radio 4 aired […]
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Anthony Douglas awarded Outstanding Contribution to the Social Work Sector
We are pleased to share the news that our Chief Executive Anthony Douglas CBE received the Outstanding Contribution award on Friday night at the […]
Continue reading5 November 2018
Cafcass nominated for three HR categories in prestigious social care and public sector awards
Cafcass and its HR Team have been shortlisted in the Guardian Public Service and CYPNow awards for our HR and recruitment campaigns, and the Civil […]
Continue reading31 October 2018
Cafcass shortlisted for Best Social Work Employer at Social Worker of the Year awards
Cafcass has been nominated for the Best Social Work Employer category in this year’s Social Worker of the Year awards. This award recognises organisations within […]
Continue reading11 October 2018
Cafcass publishes new assessment framework for private law cases
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 […]
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Cafcass shortlisted for Leadership Excellence awards
Christine Banim, National Service Director, has been nominated for an award at the Guardian Public Service Awards 2018. Christine has been shortlisted in the Leadership […]
Continue reading26 July 2018
Voice of the Child conference highlights the importance of resilience
The Family Justice Young People’s Board hosted its sixth annual Voice of the Child conference in Manchester on Tuesday 24th July, the first ever to […]
Continue reading8 June 2018
Cafcass Open Board Meeting
Cafcass’ Open Board Meeting is taking place on Friday 15th June 2018 from 10:30am to 12:30pm in central London. The meeting agenda will include discussion […]
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Helping a Kurdish delegation understand our work
Andrea Walters, A5 Service Manager, shares her reflections on a visit from a Kurdish delegation. On Thursday 26th April Practice Supervisors, Imogen Nicholson and Chris […]
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