Welcome to Children and Families Across Borders
CFAB promotes and protects the rights and welfare of children and vulnerable adults across international borders. Through our international network of agencies, we assist people who have been separated from family members as a consequence of divorce, migration, seeking asylum, trafficking and abduction, as well as other vulnerable individuals for whom there are protection concerns.
Latest News…
CFAB has moved!
CFAB has recently moved down the corridor of Canterbury Court. Our new address is Unit 1.03 Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6DE
Please update your records accordingly!
ISS Haiti Adoption Position Paper
In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, ISS issued a position paper calling for the application of international standards when dealing with adoptions. The responses of these guidelines were very encouraging as these were embraced by numerous aid organisations and government during the disaster relief operations.
Today, we have the pleasure to share with you our new report on Haiti: “Expediting” intercountry adoptions in the aftermath of a natural disaster … preventing future harm.
CFAB on BBC Newsnight !
CFAB will be appearing on BBC's Newsnight this September discussing a Private Fostering and trafficking report. CEO Andy Elvin will be giving his comments on this issue. A date will be issued shortly.
Don't miss it!!
CFAB Summer Newsletter out now!
Read the latest edition of the CFAB newsletter to find out all about recent fundraising and social work events, our free training for professionals, staff profiles, the success of our advice line and much much more!
To request a hard copy of the newsletter please email us at info@cfab.uk.net
CFAB begins Private Fostering Campaign!
CFAB has recently begun an awareness raising campaign, to improve the arrangements for children from overseas who are living with somebody else here in the UK. We are interested in finding a workable alternative to the current private fostering regulations.
CFAB will be hosting a Private Fostering Symposium on 28th October 2010 at Friends House, Euston, London. If you or your organisation would be interested in attending please contact us on: christina.turner@cfab.uk.net
For more information on the campaign please click here
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Some examples of our work
Telisha is an eight year old child of Jamaican origin. Telisha's mother decided to study in the UK and after some time Telisha came to visit her mother during the school holidays. Sadly during the visit Telisha's mother died.
Read Telisha's story...
Crina, a 16 year old girl, was trafficked from Romania through Italy to the UK. She was groomed to go abroad with the promise of getting married. Crina was initially taken to Italy and later to the UK being forced into prostitution in both countries.
Read Crina’s story...
