Category: Cafcass Cymru

WALES – Launch of CAFCASS Cymru Strategic Plan 2012-2015

CAFCASS Cymru, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in Wales, has launched its Strategic Plan for the next three years. CAFCASS Cymru provides expert independent social work advice to family proceedings courts, the County Courts and the High Court.  The plan outlines CAFCASS Cymru’s strategic goals for the period 2012-2015 and defines …

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WALES – Changes To Improve Provision Of Child Contact Services In Wales

The way that CAFCASS Cymru funds child contact services in Wales is set to change in an effort to improve consistency of provision across the country. Child contact services provide child-centred environments that enable children to enjoy contact with their non-resident parent or family member, reflecting the diverse needs of children affected by family breakdown.  …

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WALES – Merthyr/RCT Cafcass Cymru Branch for sale

Cafcass Cymru Merthyr Tydfil/ Rhondda Cynon Taff Branch Cwm Cynon Business Park Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taff CF45 4ER Tel: 01443 471100 Fax: 01443 471120 email: CAFCASSCYMRUMERTHYR/RCT@WALES.GSI.GOV.UK Cwm Cynon Business Park, Aberdare For Sale £595,000. Cwm Cynon Business park is a two story office detached building, which is ideal for a range of commercial uses …

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Funding of CAFCASS Cymru

The Minister for Health and Social Services, the First Minister and the Minister for Business and Budget have agreed the transfer of running costs budgets for CAFCASS Cymru from the Central Administration MEG into the Health and Social Services MEG from 2011-12 onwards. Date of decision / Dyddiad y penderfyniad: 22nd December 2010 Statement of …

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WALES – Dafydd Ifans named new chair of housing association

THE new chairman of a renowned housing association vowed to “open doors and enhance lives” in his new role. Dafydd Ifans was this week named the new head of Clwyd Alyn Housing Association. A professionally qualified social worker with extensive experience of working at senior management level, Dafydd joined the Boards of Clwyd Alyn and …

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CAFCASS CYMRU Advisory Committee

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services, announced on 9 March 2010, her decisions following a review of the role of the CAFCASS CYMRU Advisory Committee. The Committee will continue in its existing role of providing advice and support to the Chief Executive and Senior Managers of CAFCASS CYMRU. Some amendments will be made to …

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