Can I contact my Cafcass officer?

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.

Who are Cafcass officers?

A Cafcass Officer (also known as a Family Court Advisor) is a specialist social worker whose role is (where possible) to help you agree the arrangements for your children, carry out safeguarding enquiries, and, if asked by the judge, to write a more detailed report for the Court about your children’s needs and/or …

Who is the head of Cafcass?

Jacky Tiotto (2019–)
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service/CEO

What qualifications do Cafcass officers have?

We require applicants to have a minimum 3-years post qualified experience, including experience of working with highly vulnerable children and families. You will also be an expert in safeguarding, child engagement, inter-agency working, case analysis, planning and recording.

What police 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.

What should you not say to CAFCASS?

Don´t say you wish to stop your ex-partner from seeing “our child”; Don´t make false allegations; Don´t exaggerate; Don´t get so caught up in your ex-partner´s allegations that you forget to put forward your child-focused arrangements (this is a very common failure);

Who is in charge of CAFCASS?

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.

How do you beat cafcass?

Tips When Meeting CAFCASS

Do speak calmly and clearly;
Do tell the truth;
Do explain to the CAFCASS Officer why you believe shared parenting is in your children´s best interests unless there are genuine and serious welfare concerns;
Do give the Officer information about your past involvement in the children´s care;

How do I email cafcass?

We will email you and ask you to confirm your identity to our central email address [email protected] by providing two pieces of verification, such as your date of birth and your address. Once you have confirmed your identity we will be able to send you information in the quickest and most secure way.

Are CAFCASS officers social workers?

CAFCASS officers are known as Family Court Advisers. They are specialist social workers. Once one parent has made an application to the court, CAFCASS carries out safeguarding enquiries, including checks of local authorities and police, and telephone risk identification interviews with parents.

Are CAFCASS any good?

Cafcass are a rotten no good and not fit for purpose. They call me on a one on one phone consultation and listen to what I say (all positive and child focus) then they walk into court and throw you under a bus. They absolute crap and are all but totally one bloody sided set of people who hate men/fathers.

Who is the new chief executive of Cafcass?

Jacky Tiotto joins Cafcass as new Chief Executive. Cafcass is pleased to welcome Jacky Tiotto as its new Chief Executive. Cafcass shortlisted for this year’s Children and Young People Awards. We are pleased to announce that Cafcass has been shortlisted in three categories for this year’s Children and Young People Now (CYPNow) Awards.

What does Cafcass advise the Family Court on?

Cafcass independently advises the family courts in England about what is safe for children […] The Family Justice Young People’s Board are celebrating their 10th anniversary. Congratulations to all the young people, have fun! https://t.co/DCFZsbu5b8

How to contact the Cafcass office in Slough?

All local Cafcass offices may be contacted via the main Cafcass telephone number: 0300 456 4000 Please send all post to Cafcass Post, PO Box 5076, Slough, SL1 0RX.

Where is the Royal Mail address for Cafcass?

Digitisation Service Royal Mail address: Cafcass has one Royal Mail address for the central receipt of court orders, returns from PNC checks and returns from local authority checks. This address is: Cafcass, PO BOX 4852, Slough, SL1 0DQ

Can I contact my Cafcass officer?