Protecting children and reuniting families across borders

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 breakdown 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. We also deliver specialised training in the field of international social work.