This section of the website provides you with information about the Common assessment framework.
Child protection referrals
To make a child protection referral, please send all information to the Initial Response Service (The Quest) on a Common Assessment Framework (CAF) form (below). If you are using this as a Child Protection referral from, please put as much information on to pages 1-7 as possible. This form must be used to support all verbal referrals and be sent within 24 hours.
Use the link below to download the CAF form which is to be used when undertaking Common Assessments or making referrals to Children's Services.
Please note that Walsall practitioners are now required to use the new CAF Form which has some differences to the old version. If you would like support in filling it out, or would like to clarify any sections please contact us on 01922 650497
Guide to definitions used in the Common Assessment Framework form
You should complete all boxes marked with an asterix (*) then fax to 01922 658195. Please note the ACPC 1 is no longer in use.
This page was last updated on 02 December 2009