Mission Statement

 

 

 

 

 

CFAB is an unique independent charity and part of an international network which acts to promote and protect the rights and welfare of children, adults and families whose personal circumstances require intercountry liaison.

With the ever increasing movement of the world’s population across borders and continents, whether voluntary or forced, family members often become separated by international borders, and such separation may leave family members vulnerable and at risk. ISS seeks to promote and protect the rights of these families, children and other vulnerable adults across international borders, according to the UN Convention on Human Rights and on the Rights of the Child.

Our Vision

CFAB's vision is a world where every child, parent and family member has the right to enjoy each other's company in a secure environment, free from exploitation and international legal barriers.

Our Key Aims

• To seek positive outcomes for children, adults and families facing a socio/legal/personal issues with an international dimension

• To minimise and/or prevent social/legal/personal problems linked to migration or intercountry mobility

• To strengthen the capacity of ISS to deliver specialist intercountry social work services and training

Our Core Values

• The promotion of Social Justice, Human Development and Human Rights which recognise the increased relevance of international events :

• The promotion of welfare and enhanced well-being for families separated by international borders

• Respect for the inherent worth, equality and dignity of all people

• Respect for the fundamental importance of the best interests of the child

• Integrity

• Competence

• Independence, neutrality and impartiality

History of ISS UK / CFAB

International Social Service is a non-profit organisation that was established in 1924 in Geneva, Switzerland. Initially, its purpose was to offer its services to families who had become separated when migrating from Europe and the Middle East to America.

International Social Service UK was founded in the aftermath of World War II to address family welfare issues throughout Europe and beyond and in 1955, it was established as the UK branch of the International Social Service network and became a registered charity.

In January 2010 ISS UK changed its working name to Children and Families Across Borders. CFAB is the UK branch of the International Social Service (ISS) network.