Cafcas?

What do they look for ? Also do they care about clutter. I’ve lived in my house for years so we have many things but the general house is heat and tidy we just have many things. Does that matter ?
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I was reported to SW for clutter and they cared. I was told to declutter as clutter is dangerous when it comes to a fire etc. I think it depends on the clutter. Is it a lot of furniture, is it piles of stuff stacked up? They will be looking at the dangers of the clutter. Could things fall would you get out easy if there’s a fire etc. I was only reported for clutter no other concerns and they signed me off once I had declutterred. So if cafcas follow the same guidelines I’d assume they will possibly care

Oh wow really. What did they do if you don’t mind me asking ? For me it’s Nothing obstructing door etc. it’s all mostly in a spare room. But we do have a few things around here and there.

They just came back once a week for 5 weeks to make sure I had cleared the clutter, they also picked at every little thing .. like crumbs on the floor at 9:30am when my daughter had just had toast. It was terrible but It was honestly mostly things in a corner like bags of clothes I was to sort through. Something in my hallway that they said was a risk which in my eyes wasn’t as we could get past it 😂 I had lived in my home around 9 years at the time, I’ve now been here 11 years. So it’s a given I’ve gathered things that are sentimental or things that we need. I now have a 7mo and the clutter from her is crazy with her toys and swings etc I’d probably just declutter what you can before they come to just minimise what they will point out. If it’s in a spare room that’s not blocking anything or in the area children are really but anything you think they may see as dangerous if just try put away out of sight honestly. They didn’t care about my bedroom at all though

They also had an issue with my PC being in the living room and said the wires were too messy.. I had no other space for my PC but had to put it into my bedroom just to appease them. They only cared about spaces my daughter would be in really.

That’s really helpful thank you so much. I will try to declutter all my 15 years worth of items 😂😂 wish me luck lol xx

Good luck 🤞🏻 do you know when they are coming? Mine was random visits so I was always on edge going around cleaning things 😩😂

No not yet. I don’t really know the whole process but soon I assume. Im currently doing the same lol. My babies are 100% perfect so there is no worries there. Im just worried what they will say about all our things but I will try and move as much as I can xx

Cafcass’ concerns are child safety and relationship building. They mostly care about what’s best for the child and usually take their opinion into consideration depending on their age if they’re able to express it. They talk to schools, doctors etc and know about any convictions or police or hospital reports The clutter wouldn’t be an issue if it’s safe for your child or children. So not likely to cause any injuries or choking etc.

They first talk to you over the phone but if a more detailed report then they’ll visit as above. If in ur spare room it’s not that important

usually they’ll tell you their concerns or you should know generally why usually by a letter or another worker etc. not to worry you but yes. they can be rather harsh, if they’re getting involved because they’ve been told about there are concerns to do with YOU/YOUR care of your child they really try to be precise with everything whereas say they’re getting involved bc your bd is nasty, like me lol,they are abit more lenient, because they’re not trying to sus out you,if that makes sense? everybody has abit of clutter n mess etc,just think as a worker and try clear things up like they’ll check for health and safety like you don’t have things blocking doors or wires on the floor as a trip hazard etc, if your house smells ( dirty/drugs ) and things like are you using your bins for rubbish etc. they will not care for a few dirty dishes, a table with mess on or a chair full of clothes etc. it shows a lived in house. i guess just think, is it cluttered, or dirty,is this a safety hazard etc

again don’t overthink:) they’ll mention if they have any concerns and then you’ll know what to do and once they see that it’ll be over and done with 😊 they’re just there to make sure kids are loved and well looked after, as like me as a child and many more, there are children who are seriously being abused and neglected. no family and home is perfect but as long as your heart is in it :)

@Paige thank you for your response. Babies only 12 months so they won’t be talking to them. So just me I believe xx

@abigail thank you. It’s my bd yess. I’m not worried about like my babies or anything cuz I know I look after then the best I can. I am just more concerned about what they will look for in our house. What process did you have to go through if you don’t mind me asking ?xx

going through it now. my bf assaulted me n he’s just a dickhead n keeps getting arrested for things n selling drugs etc. i had to get a non molestation order against him so he couldn’t come near me or contact me in any way, following that cafcass have got involved and they’re basically only worried about him and asked me about what he’s like and what he’s done etc and they’ll decide if he’s fit to be involved and if he’s a danger to my daughter etc, so don’t you worry they should be onto him mostly, just seeing what the situation is, and if he’s a danger etc so don’t worry about clutter, just safety hazards yanno the stuff workers go on about x

@abigail I’m sorry you are having to go through that. Hopefully it all gets sorted soon. Thank you again for the advice x

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Genuinely think you’ll be fine if clutter is away from baby

thank you! hope everything goes well for you 💗

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