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CFAB For more: linktr.ee/cfabuk We also deliver specialised training in the field of international social work.

Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) is a unique UK-based charity which protects children who have been separated from family members as a consequence of trafficking, abduction, migration, divorce, conflict and asylum. What we do:

CFAB is the only UK charity with an international children’s social work team and the only UK member of the International Social Service (ISS) network. We identify and protect the most vulnerable children who have been separated from their families in complex and often dangerous situations due to conflict, trafficking, migration, family break down or asylum-related issues. Working with partners in 130 countries, we are experts in social work in an international context, cross-border child protection cases, care proceedings requiring cross-border cooperation and overseas placements. As well as offering a wide range of case management services, we run a free national Advice Line to provide guidance and practical support on child protection issues.

International kinship care placements are not only happening... but INCREASING!Reported overseas placements have increas...
21/10/2026

International kinship care placements are not only happening... but INCREASING!

Reported overseas placements have increased by approximately 42% since CFAB's first reporting period in 2015-2017.

However, large gaps in the data mean we still cannot see the full picture of how overseas family are being considered for children in care.

To read more about our preliminary findings, head to our blog on the Beyond Borders launch via the link below.

https://www.cfab.org.uk/post/beyond-borders-international-kinship-care-in-practice-launched-in-parliament

Full report coming this week!

Our latest research shows that international kinship placements are happening across ALL FOUR UK nations!‼️But, internat...
20/10/2026

Our latest research shows that international kinship placements are happening across ALL FOUR UK nations!

‼️But, international placements continue to represent less than 1% of the annual population of looked after children.

This week, we will be releasing our full research report on international kinship care within the UK.

Look out for the full report to hear what's needed to ensure all children have their family network considered as part of their care planning, no matter where that family lives. 💛

Last week we were delighted to take Beyond Borders to Parliament.Our latest research, Beyond Borders: International Kins...
19/10/2026

Last week we were delighted to take Beyond Borders to Parliament.

Our latest research, Beyond Borders: International Kinship Care in Practice, was launched alongside parliamentarians, practitioners and sector leaders.

The report highlights an important challenge: many local authorities are unable to consistently identify or report how children in care are being connected with family overseas.

Powerful contributions shared by our speakers and attendees brought together professional expertise and lived experience to highlight why international family connections matter so deeply for children in care.

This is why CFAB is calling for change. To learn more about what we're asking from decision makers, read our summary report via the link below:

https://www.cfab.org.uk/post/beyond-borders-international-kinship-care-in-practice-launched-in-parliament

Two days left to book your FREE place at our next Lunch & Learn! This Wednesday, join CFAB's Ruth and Chloe as they disc...
19/10/2026

Two days left to book your FREE place at our next Lunch & Learn!

This Wednesday, join CFAB's Ruth and Chloe as they discuss their work supporting refugee families in the UK.⁠
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With a growing number of forcibly displaced children and families, the world is facing a significant humanitarian crisis. As these families arrive in the UK, they need our support to settle and integrate into their new local communities.⁠
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This session will provide information and tips for good practice for when you are supporting refugee families in your own work.⁠
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📅21 October, 13:00-13:45 ⁠
📍Online session⁠
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Secure your place now through the link below:

We contacted 212 local authorities across the UK to investigate how international family options are being considered fo...
16/10/2026

We contacted 212 local authorities across the UK to investigate how international family options are being considered for children in care.

‼️But, we still cannot see the full picture ‼️

Local councils face challenges in consistently reporting placements of children with family overseas.

Without this visibility, proper support cannot be provided to these families. Without proper support, we can't keep children in care connected to the people who know and love them.

Read our latest blog and summary report from our Parliamentary launch: https://www.cfab.org.uk/post/beyond-borders-international-kinship-care-in-practice-launched-in-parliament

CFAB recorded the highest number of councils reporting overseas family exploration for children in their care in this re...
15/10/2026

CFAB recorded the highest number of councils reporting overseas family exploration for children in their care in this reporting period!

Identifying and exploring family members and connected person overseas is an key step in permanence planning for children in care.

Keep an eye on our socials to read our full report, coming soon... 👀

The CFAB Team are presenting a summary report of our BRAND NEW research on international kinship care at parliament toda...
14/10/2026

The CFAB Team are presenting a summary report of our BRAND NEW research on international kinship care at parliament today.

We'll be sharing our preliminary findings and recommendations with key decision makers, asking them to make international kinship care visible, make it work and make it last!

Look out for a sneak peak into what we discovered about how international kinship care is being considered across the UK.

Free online learning session next week!⁠⁠Join CFAB's Ruth and Chloe as they discuss their work supporting refugee famili...
12/10/2026

Free online learning session next week!⁠
⁠
Join CFAB's Ruth and Chloe as they discuss their work supporting refugee families in the UK.⁠
⁠
With a growing number of forcibly displaced children and families, the world is facing a significant humanitarian crisis. As these families arrive in the UK, they need our support to settle and integrate into their new local communities.⁠

This session will provide information and tips for good practice for when you are supporting refugee families in your own work.⁠
⁠
📅21 October, 13:00-13:45 ⁠
📍Online session⁠
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Secure your place now through the link below:
https://www.cfab.org.uk/services/training

International Kinship care allows children like Geanina to stay connected to who they are. This , we asked our Expert B...
09/10/2026

International Kinship care allows children like Geanina to stay connected to who they are.

This , we asked our Expert By Experience, Geanina: Why is international Kinship Care so important?

This is what she told us.

"International kinship care matters because children don't stop belonging to their families, or their cultures, just because a border is in the way.

Being cared for by relatives helps children like myself stay connected to who they are.

Through my experience and my work as an Expert by Experience at CFAB, I've seen that decisions about where a child lives are also decisions about who they are."

To read more about how countries across the world should be doing more to support children like Geanina to stay connected to their family, head to Family For Every Child's report via the link below:

https://familyforeverychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Kinship-Care-Recognised-in-Policy-Invisible-in-Practice-EN.pdf

Equity in permanency allows access and connection between a child and their family, whether this connection exists local...
09/10/2026

Equity in permanency allows access and connection between a child and their family, whether this connection exists locally, or across borders 🌍️.

This we're speaking up for children with families across borders to provide them with the best opportunity to be raised with a strong sense of identity, roots, and belonging 💙.

To learn more about how CFAB is campaigning for equity in permanency, follow the link below:

https://www.cfab.org.uk/project/equity-in-permanency

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CFAB, V422, Vox Studios, 1-45 Durham Street
London
SE115JH

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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+442077358941

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