Can I contact Cafcass directly?
To speak to someone about your case with Cafcass you can: phone 0300 456 4000 – the Cafcass call centre is open 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 09.00 to 16.30 Friday (excluding bank holidays) fill out the form below.
What is the difference between Cafcass and social services?
The key difference between CAFCASS and social services is that CAFCASS are an independent support service, specifically appointed to assist the family court. Social services are there to protect children and vulnerable adults in all areas of life, not just in court proceedings.
Can I email Cafcass?
Secure email: Cafcass uses Egress which allows Cafcass staff to ensure any information sent by email is secure. For technical support with Egress accounts please visit Egress support: https://www.egress.com/support/contact-support (live chat); [email protected] (email); +44(0)844 8000 173 (phone).
Does the judge always agree with Cafcass?
A CAFCASS report can be challenged. Even if you agree with the report conclusions the judge may not do so. Generally speaking, a judge will normally follow a recommendation in a CAFCASS report unless there are good reasons not to do so. That is the judge’s decision.
Do Cafcass do police checks?
Police checks are undertaken by Cafcass in private law applications only. N.B. Non-C100 requests, regardless of the original case they relate to (for example, in the case of an Enforcement Order or C2 application where additional parties are being joined) will always require consent or a court order.
What CAFCASS look for?
The Children & Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) is supposed to look after the interests of the child in children involved in family proceedings. Rarely do they listen to what the child wants? They believe that the child has the human right to access to both parents.
What questions do CAFCASS ask on phone?
The telephone interview Areas for discussion in this call are supposed to include, but are not limited to; The child’s situation; The relevance of information from the safeguarding checks; Any concerns about things like domestic abuse, alcohol or substance misuse and mental health problems.
What background checks do CAFCASS do?
CAFCASS will check what information is held about you and your family. They can ask anyone involved with your family, including social care, the school and healthcare providers for information about you and the children. CAFCASS also have access to the Police database where records of criminal convictions are held.
Who speaks first to Cafcass?
Such a report involves Cafcass talking to your children alone as well as talking to you and the other parent to consider any concerns you both might have in relation to the child and each other. Prior to completing a section 7 report, Cafcass will usually arrange for an interview with the parents to take place.
What will Cafcass ask my child?
CAFCASS will enquire with the police and Children’s Services to find out whether the parents or the child are known to either of them. They will ask the parents whether they have any concerns about risk to the child. It is important that parents raise any safeguarding concerns during this interview.
Do CAFCASS do police checks?