An Introduction to FDAC & The Impact on Public Law Children Act Proceedings

Introduction

This webinar will look at the innovative FDAC (Family Drugs and Alcohol Court) and the impact it is having on public law Children Act proceedings.

It will provide guidance on what the FDAC does and how parents who misuse substances and alcohol can be supported to benefit from the service so that more families can be kept together.

The Court’s involvement and powers in relation to taking the FDAC track will be considered, as will the role and perspective of the Local Authority, children’s guardian, and parents’ representatives.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• How did the FDAC come about and why it is different
• How the FDAC works
• Benefits of the system, outcomes and success rates
• Assessments and services
• Practice and procedure
• Extending proceedings to allow for the timescales
• Developing a local FDAC

This webinar was recorded on 23rd August 2022