Cafcass

National Website

Contact Information

Address:
Foss House,
YO1 7PX
Telephone:
0300 456 4000

Service Description

Service Description:
Cafcass represents children in family court cases in England. We independently advise the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests. We put their needs, wishes and feelings first, making sure that children’s voices are heard at the heart of the family court setting.
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:
*Divorce and separation, sometimes called ‘private law’, where parents or carers can’t agree on arrangements for their children
*Care proceedings, sometimes called ‘public law’, where social services have serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child
*Adoption, which can be either public or private law.
Information Last Updated:
13/04/2023

Additional Information

Availability:
Open All Year
Daily Session Times:
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Age Groups:
Up to 18 years