CAFCASS

We represent the interests of children and young people in the family court. We independently advise the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests. We focus on their needs, wishes and feelings, making sure that children’s voices are heard and are at the heart of the family court’s thinking and decision making. For every child, whose current and future living arrangements are decided by the courts, we seek to provide an exceptional experience, everywhere, and every time. In this section of our website, you can find out more about us and the work we do.

Cafcass looks after the interests of children involved in family proceedings. It works with children and their families, and then advise the courts on what it considers to be in the best interests of individual children.

It is independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.

Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.