Exploring Expertise: International child protection with Children and Families Across Borders

THEME

Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) works with partners in over 130 countries, both as part of the International Social Service (ISS) network and through independent partnerships. CFAB is the UK member of the International Social Service (ISS) – a network of social workers, lawyers and other child protection professionals and partners in over 130 countries. The organisation was established in response to the refugee crisis after World War II in 1955 and has been protecting children who have become separated from their families across international borders ever since.

In this participatory session, we will consider the challenges of managing child protection cases with an international element as well as collaborating with foreign authorities, and navigating cultural, legal, and practice challenges. Michael Nwoye, a social worker from Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB), will be sharing his eight years’ experience managing inter-country child protection cases for CFAB on behalf of UK local authorities and foreign authorities, drawing on his experience of working in the UK and Nigeria.

PRESENTERS

Michael Nwoye, Social Worker, CFAB

Originally from Nigeria, Michael is a UK qualified social worker, and he holds a Diploma in Law,  a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria. He has eight years’ experience managing inter-country child protection cases for CFAB on behalf of UK local authorities and foreign authorities. Drawing on his experience of working in the UK and Nigeria, we will consider the challenges of managing child protection cases with an international element as well as collaborating with foreign authorities, and navigating cultural, legal, and practice challenges. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session is aimed at social workers and those working within local authorities who have a professional or personal interest in international child protection work and law. It may also be of interest to those working in kinship care or fostering who would like to learn more about the International Social Service (ISS) network and its partners.

For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

Members can watch recordings of previous webinars here

FEES

Members: FREE (don't forget to log in to your account to receive your discount)
Non-members: £20+VAT.

Places on this event are limited, so early booking is recommended.

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 7520/0310

Email events@corambaaf.org.uk

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