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Cafcass publishes new guidance on working with children during coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published on: 18 November 2020

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LNB News 18/11/2020

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Issue Date: 18 November 2020

Published Date: 18 November 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England

Article summary

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) has published guidance on working with children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guidance sets out arrangements for social workers to see children and families, work in Cafcass offices, and attend court. It supersedes the coronavirus protocols released in July 2020 and provides a summary of the approach Cafcass took in working with children and families during the pandemic.

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