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Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · 13d

Underpinning all of the principles of Cross-Border Family Solutions is accountability. ⁠
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Without accountability, systems cannot learn and evolve to better support children and their families.

Gaps in data collection and reporting must be closed so that no child slips through the cracks.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · 13d

Settling into a new home and family dynamic can take some time, even in kinship arrangements where children already know their carers. The right support at the right time can help families to adjust better and increase long-term stability.

Care arrangements should always include a transition plan.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · 13d

Kinship care is proven to help children feel a stronger sense of belonging than other types of non-parental care, because children in kinship care are more closely connected to their background, culture and family history.

It's time identity gets the recognition it deserves.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · 18d

Regretably, misconceptions about other cultures and countries prevent ⁠children from being reunited with their relatives overseas.

Principle 4 of Cross-Border Family Solutions ensures that opportunities for children to be raised by their families are not blocked by unconscious bias.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · 18d

In international family cases, it is essential to collaborate with authorities and professionals in other countries.

Local professionals can offer a more holistic picture and help social workers understand the uniqueness of a family within their cultural, religious, ethnic and community context.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · 26d

Care plans for children should be equitable, no matter their ethnicity, nationality, or background.

More and more children in the UK have relatives living abroad. We ensure that these relatives are assessed as potential kinship carers for the children in their family.

#GlobalKinshipCareWeek

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · 28d

#GlobalKinshipCareWeek is here 💜⁠
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This week is a time to recognise the power of #KinshipCare and the positive impact it has on children and families. Through the week, we'll be championing international kinship care as a way to ensure equitable outcomes for all children.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Oct 3

Join us for our next free session, featuring top tips and case studies on overseas assessments.

📅8 October, 1:00-1:45 PM
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In this session, we'll break down some of the practical barriers that arise in international cases and explore how assessments are obtained.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Sep 24

A timely lecture and panel on anti-discriminatory safeguarding and care planning for children from minoritised communities.

We've got a dynamic lineup of speakers, and they'll be announced very soon...

📅 11 November 09:00-11:30
📍 London

Tickets are on sale, and they're only £5 shorturl.at/gOqNp

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Sep 22

For 70 years, CFAB has worked to ensure children separated across borders, or in care despite having family overseas, are not denied their right to love, protection and a safe family.

We proudly help lead the global movement to prevent family separation and champion alternative family-based care.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Sep 18

A timely lecture and panel on anti-discriminatory safeguarding and care planning for children from minoritised communities.

We've got a dynamic lineup of speakers, and they'll be announced very soon...

📅 11 November 09:00-11:30
📍 London

Tickets are on sale, and they're only £5 shorturl.at/gOqNp

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Sep 17

There's a seat at the table. It's waiting for you.

We're recruiting individuals with direct experience of our work to consult on decision-making processes and service design.

Express interest in joining our growing Experts by Experience Advisory Group: www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform has been finalised - a landmark step to ensure every child grows up in a safe, loving family.

CFAB is proud to have helped shape this Charter and we are now driving global advocacy to secure more signatories.

Read more via the link in our bio

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Don’t miss your chance to join our Culturally Inclusive Training on Wed 17th Sept 09:30–13:00.⁠
Discuss the diversity of cultures in the UK, explore cultural misconceptions and bias, and consider why practitioners must be equipped to work in a culturally inclusive manner. ⁠ ⁠
Secure your spot today!

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Aug 13

We were honoured to attend the #WorldCongress on Family Law and Children’s Rights. We joined delegates, academics, & legal experts from across the world.
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Our session 'How International Kinship Care Creates Equity in Permanency' was moderated by HCCH First Secretary Philippe Lortie lnkd.in/eff6-wad

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

At CFAB, not only do we ensure refugee children have space to heal, we’re proud to inspire their hopes and dreams. We lay the foundations for brighter futures, where young people feel safe, supported and empowered to give back to the communities they now call home.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Jul 22

Last week, Carolyn and Michael visited Da'aro Youth Project - a charity supporting young refugees from the Horn of Africa to integrate in the UK.

We explored how CFAB and Da'aro Youth Project can work together to maximise support for Ethiopian and Eritrean young people separated from families.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

Could you be part of our Experts by Experience Advisory Group and help shape the future of CFAB?

We're recruiting individuals with direct experience of our work to consult on decision-making processes and service design.

Person specification & how to apply: www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Jul 10

CFAB is hiring a voluntary Digital Marketing Trustee to join our Board and help amplify the voice of vulnerable children.

We're looking for expertise in digital strategy, storytelling, SEO, or social media - and a passion for social impact.

More info: lnkd.in/evuXGRAS

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Jul 9

Supporting refugee and asylum-seeking children's integration is essential to their safety, development and well-being.

With other organisations we produced this online toolkit, to help practitioners worldwide offer more inclusive and responsive care: integrationtoolkit.familyforeverychild.org

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Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Jul 1

🌍️ When we say we work around the world, we really mean it.

Our global network of partners spans 130 countries, from Japan to Nigeria, Australia, and Romania.

✈️ Check out the full list of countries we work in and the services we offer in each: www.cfab.org.uk/about-us/whe...

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Creative Life Story Work @creativelsw.bsky.social · Jun 17

We're working with @cfabuk.bsky.social @tlswuk.bsky.social to develop life story work resources for refugee & asylum-seeking children and young people, recently arrived in the UK. The brilliant @kazzumarts.bsky.social are creating some of the resources and have illustrated our conversations so far.

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Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · Jun 20

This World Refugee Day, we demand action-because no child should be denied their rights because of where they're from.

CFAB upholds reunited families' rights and our work is more urgent than ever.

Stand with us. Support refugee families. Protect their right to stay together.

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Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · May 28

For children whose family crosses international borders, care, protection and stability can be obstructed.

Every child deserves the chance to grow up in a safe and loving family. That is why CFAB works to ensure no child is denied their right to family, no matter their location.

Children and Families Across Borders @cfabuk.bsky.social · May 27

Congratulations to Natasha, Zac and Morgan!

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