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@MyCafcass
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A sibling relationship is likely to last longer than any other. When this relationship is disrupted, or not maintained, the impact can be considerable. The FJYPB have developed some top tips for professionals when working with siblings: #NationalSiblingDay
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Cafcass and @womensaid have collaborated on research to build a picture of domestic abuse in the family courts:
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We are pleased to announce Jacky Tiotto will be joining Cafcass as our new Chief Executive. She will lead our social workers and corporate staff in achieving the best possible outcomes for children and their families who are going through the family courts
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As you can see, we're very proud to have won the Safeguarding Award this evening. There is more information about the Cafcass Positive co-Parenting Programme on our website
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Cafcass has published guidance to support children and families as the situation surrounding COVID-19 develops. We will do everything we can to help families and make sure that our service continues to run as effectively as possible
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Today we publish the Child Impact Assessment Framework, which brings together existing and new guidance and tools that our social workers can use to help assess different case factors and how these affect the children we work with in private law cases.
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Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at tonight’s #SWA19 awards very well deserved. So many great examples of #SocialWork
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Today is Siblings Day. Here’s some top tips from the Family Justice Young People’s Board for professionals working with brothers and sisters.
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Good mental health lets children and young people develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults. Getting regular exercise and playing indoors or outdoors can help to keep mentally well. #NationalPlayDay #MentalHealth
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If you need to find trusted information about co-parenting during the pandemic and beyond, you can now visit the Co-Parent Hub – a free online resource for separated families that links together knowledge from across the family justice sector:
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Families looking to improve communication between separated parents or carers can follow the Getting it Right for Children programme on the Co-Parent Hub. This shows how different ways of communicating can improve relationships. The hub is free to access:
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Separated families can use the online parenting plan on the new Co-Parent Hub to negotiate effective co-parenting arrangements that are in the best interests of each child involved. The hub is free to access here:
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"Making sure that the voice of the child is heard lies at the heart of the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service." The Guardian goes behind the scenes at our National Commissioning Team:
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We want to make sure we are supporting children and families as much as possible. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you and your family during the Coronavirus pandemic, by filling in this online survey before 14 May:
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Here are our five top tips for social workers on writing to children:
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There are 114,720 children of divorced parents living in the UK according to @ONS and that is why we think co-parenting is important. We’re looking forward to our co-parenting conference later this week #CoP4C
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1...2...3...4... We need to empower the voice of the child 🎤 #votc2019
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The second sign that we are sharing as part of Sign Language Week also highlights World Social Work Day 2022. Today’s sign is “Social worker”. #SLW2022 #WSWD2022
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We are excited for the launch of In Our Shoes, which is the first ever book written by the Family Justice Young People’s Board. The book officially launches on 27 January - watch this space for further information.
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The Cafcass Positive co-Parenting Programme (CPPP) has been embedded into national practice after a successful two-year pilot. Find out more on our website
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It’s day three of #familymediationweek and @FamilyMedWeek are talking about hearing the voice of the child when parents are separating. The Family Justice Young People’s Board shared their tips on listening to children when separating.
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We are pleased to welcome Jacky Tiotto as our new Chief Executive
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Thank you to all the children who submitted a design for the Cafcass Christmas card. Here are all the wonderful submissions. Wait until the end to see the winner chosen by the Family Justice Young People’s Board.
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Today, we have published our protocol for working with the family courts during the first phase of our COVID-19 recovery
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And we are live at the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2023! 🌟 Tonight, we celebrate the inspiring work and dedication of social workers across the country. #SWA23
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We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted in three categories for this year’s Children and Young People Now ( @CYPNow ) Awards!🎉
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Congratulations to our Chief Executive, Anthony Douglas, on winning the Outstanding Contribution Award at #SWA18 !
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Thanks to everyone that joined us today. We had a great time. It’s goodbye for now from the FJYPB ✌️Look out for our news story tomorrow to know what we got up to #VOTC2019
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In case you missed it, Cafcass has a dedicated telephone line called Hear to Listen. This freephone service is for children and young people to share their feedback about family court proceedings.
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To end #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek here’s a quote from one of our young people to take you into the weekend:
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We represent children in family court cases in England. We put children’s needs, wishes and feelings first, and make sure that their voices are heard at the heart of the family court setting.
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Please see our statement on the report from the @MoJGovUK Expert Panel on harm in the Family Courts
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Did you know that children are able to write directly to the judge about their case? This #NationalWritingDay , read the advice our Family Justice Young People’s Board gave to practitioners on bringing children's voices to life in court reports.
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In case you missed it, here is the official Cafcass festive card. Congratulations to Betty, aged 11, for winning the competition. Thank you to all the children and young people who submitted a design.
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Sally works with children in family courts and says using drawing or role-play can help them understand what's happening #SocialWorkWatch
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Getting ready for tomorrow’s FJYPB Conference which will be focusing on #MentalHealth and the issues at stake for young people in 2019
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‘I think it is our job as national policy makers to ensure that children and young people are at the heart of what we do’ - @nadhimzahawi
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Throughout 2022, the Family Justice Young People’s Board will work with all Cafcass staff to help them use language that children and their families understand. Find out more information on the Word Busting project on our website
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Many parents find that mediation is quicker, less stressful and less expensive than going to court. Information on mediation and how it can help when you are separating is available on our website. #FamilyMediationWeek
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We have published two new protocols setting out how we will return to seeing children and families in person, and how we will start using our offices again during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our statement and both protocols are on our website
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This week, we'll be sharing our #TopTips for parents navigating separation, as told to us by our friends at #FJYPB . They recommend centring the voice of your child throughout your separation, and here's how:
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Young people are calling for change when it comes to sibling relationships and the law. What should happen next? Find out what our Chief Executive, Anthony Douglas thinks in his blog about @SiblingsLaw
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The Family Justice Young People’s Board are celebrating their 10th anniversary. Congratulations to all the young people, have fun!
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Our research with @womensaid explores how children in the family courts experience domestic abuse:
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What's it like for children when parents separate? This is Jason's story. Sometimes it's the little things that affect children the most.
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We are delighted to have won the Employer Award at the #CYPAwards2023 ! We will strive to continue our support for all staff members.
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Cafcass reissues position on parental alienation
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Cafcass judged to be ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted > Decisions for children in family justice are life changing. Our work continues until all children and families judge us to be ‘outstanding’ in every engagement with us.
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Cafcass welcomes Court of Appeal judgment on family proceedings featuring allegations of domestic abuse
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Tuesday 17 March is World Social Work Day. Next week, we’ll be sharing top tips from the Family Justice Young People’s Board on how feedback and communication can improve relationships between social workers and young people #WSWD2020
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The Family Justice Young People’s Board has published a new COVID-19 (coronavirus) information booklet for children and young people which is packed full of great advice. Click here to download it
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Why does communication matter to young people? Watch the Family Justice Young People’s Board explain what it means to them #VOTC2K16
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FJYPB member Katie opens the launch. She says that the FJYPB hope the book will be in the hands and minds of all family justice professionals and provide an opportunity for learning and reflection.
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So what next? Cafcass and @AFCC think it’s time that a co-parenting alliance is set-up to gather international learning an ensure that families get the help they need. Today’s conference should be the start of a positive move towards this. #CoP4C
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Well done to Carole Goodman for winning the Lifetime Achievement Award this evening. Here she is picking up her award from @lorrainepascale and the other presenters at tonight’s #SWA19
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‘Try to ensure that the child ceases to be a name and description on a piece of paper. It can transform into a human being’ - Sir Andrew McFarlane #VOTC2019
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Today’s book recommendations from the Cafcass Library are around the theme of LGBTQ+ families #nationalstorytellingweek
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Noticed anything different? We've gone blue for World Children's Day. We work with children and young people in family court cases and we want to make sure that their voices are heard and decisions are taken in their best interests. #GoBlue #WorldChildrensDay
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Children, Young People and the people who matter most to them are at the centre of our work and this strategy. We want them to get the service that is right for their needs.
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Huge congratulations goes to Sarah Parsons for winning the Silver Lifetime Achievement Award at #SWA23 ! Your lifelong commitment to supporting children and families has changed countless lives for the better and your 20+ years working at Cafcass has inspired us all!
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When families are separating, children and young people can often feel overwhelmed and unsure of the future. The Cafcass Co-Parent Hub shows how children’s voices can be heard in the mediation process #familymediationweek
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Making the best arrangements for your children. One parent's story about how the Parenting Plan helped him
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The Family Justice Young People’s Board held their first Voice of the Child webinar today about the impact of Covid-19 and domestic abuse on children and young people. Read a summary of the webinar on our website:
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Congratulations to @OnlyMums and @OnlyDads on their book launch yesterday. Look out for the pages on Cafcass which help to explain our role in the family court. The book is a great resource for families and professionals. For more information see here:
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We will be launching our new website soon. Let us know what information you would like to see on our new site, just reply to this post. :-)
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“We may be young, but we have important things to say.”  #VOTC2023
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This year's Voice of the Child conference will explore and challenge young people's understanding of diversity and inclusion #VOTC2017
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This week is British Sign Language Week. Every day we will be sharing a sign from our Deaf colleague who is a peer practice specialist for working with Deaf children and families. Today’s sign is “Good morning.” #SLW2022
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On World Youth Skills Day, we'd like to celebrate our Family Justice Young People’s Board for their fantastic work organising their Voice of the Child conference, which takes place next Wednesday. We can't wait! Watch this space for more info about the event #votc2019 #WYSD2019
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We're delighted that children and young people of the Family Justice Young People’s Board represented on the #SWA18 judging panel this year.
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Books can help explain separation to the children we work with #BookLoversDay
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Yesterday’s Voice of the Child Conference stimulated a great discussion about mental health and the related issues which some children face when they go through family court proceedings. Read about the #VOTC2019 on our website
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We're marking the 30th anniversary of the Children Act 1989 this November by asking our Family Court Advisers and Guardians about their experiences with the Children Act and how it changed their work. Find out more about our plans here:
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Mediation, Parenting Plan and Separated Parents Information Programme. Here are some tools to help your family through separation.
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Congratulations to the Family Justice Young People’s Board who have published their first book - In Our Shoes. The book shares their unique experiences of the family justice system. Find out more here
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We need to make sure that we gather information from children but also share it with them. Here are our top tips to do this.
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Domestic abuse in the family courts: A Cafcass Family Court Adviser shares her experience and thoughts with @SafeLives_ #DomesticAbuse
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Order a free Cafcass 'Parenting Plan' to help agree future arrangements for children after #separation
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Wishing everyone the best over the festive period.
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A new book and animated online app aim to teach children about good and bad secrets
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Interesting programme on BBC Radio 4’s File on 4 series about separated siblings last night
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Read what our Chief Executive has to say about children's mental health in divorce cases, this #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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Family mediation can help families separate collaboratively without going to court. Find out more on our website #familymediationweek
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Today’s recommendation from the Cafcass Library team looks at co-parenting. #NationalStorytellingWeek
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The Co-Parent Hub has lots of useful trusted information about co-parenting, including the online parenting plan, Getting it Right for Children programme and the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP). The hub is free to access here:
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What's it like for children when parents separate? This is Jason's story. Sometimes it's the little things that affect children the most.
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Happy New Year! We're pleased to announce that Richard Morris, an assistant director at Cafcass, was awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for services to children in England. Find out more:
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Today is World Social Work Day. We asked some of our staff what being a social worker means to them #WSWD16
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#Childrensmentalhealthweek When we have a positive view of ourselves, it can help us to cope with life’s challenges and make better connections with others #BeingOurselves
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Today is World Social Work Day. To mark this important date, the national Principal Social Worker (PSW) network has created an e-book. Cafcass Chief Executive, Anthony Douglas contributed to the e-book. #WSWD19
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Thought provoking message from one of our older Family Justice Young People's Board members... What do you think about this? # #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2019
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The Family Justice Young People’s Board share their top tips for supporting children and young people’s mental health. #YMHD
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Today, one of the Family Justice Young People’s Board members shares their top tip for looking after your mental health during lockdown and the pandemic #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #childrensmentalhealthweek2021
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The conference has now finished. A big thank you to the FJYPB who organised and hosted #VOTC2018
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We are thrilled that the Cafcass Positive co-Parenting Programme has won the Family Justice Award at the #CYPnowAwards
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We are honoured that the Cafcass Positive co-Parenting Programme has won the Safeguarding Award at #CYPnowAwards 2019
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Watershed moment for Cafcass as inspectors deliver ‘Outstanding’ rating for our child-centred practice
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Congratulations to our Chief Executive, Anthony Douglas, on winning the Outstanding Contribution Award at The Social Worker of the Year Awards recently.
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Check out our tops tips on how to arrange your children's summer holidays with your ex-partner. Order a free Parenting Plan today!
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Cafcass publishes new Domestic Abuse Learning and Improvement Plan
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