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Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) CYMRU

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CAFCASS CYMRU is a child-focused social work organisation which provides expert advice to family proceedings courts, the County Courts and the High Court.

The powers and duties of CAFCASS CYMRU are set out in the Children Act 2004 and the Children and Adoption Act 2006.

Its main duties are:

  • safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • giving advice to any court about applications made to it
  • making provision for children to be represented in proceedings
  • providing information, advice and other support for children and their families
  • assessing risks to the child and reporting to the court. 

For more information, please visit the CAFCASS CYMRU website.