Children in 'Care'

Introduction

Ashfords has a particular expertise in this area and undertake work for local authorities and on behalf of children and on behalf of parents.

Under the Children Act 1989 (successor to a many previous years of jurisdiction) the state has the power and duty to intervene in families and assert an interest in the welfare of children if it believes the child is being neglected or likely to suffer harm. In extreme cases this intervention will involve removing the child from the family either temporarily or permanently with adoption by another family a possibility.

Key Contacts

Children in 'Care'

Introduction