Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS)
CAFCASS represents children in family court cases. We are independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.
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CAFCASS stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.
Operating within the law set by Parliament (Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000) and under the rules and directions of the family courts, we are independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.
Our duty is to safeguard and promote the welfare of children going through the family justice system. Our experienced Family Court Advisers may be asked by the court to work with families and then advise the court on what we consider to be the best interests of the children involved in three main areas:
- 5 to 11 years old
- 12 to 16 years old
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