What is the name of the child protection agency in South Australia?
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What is the name of the child protection agency in South Australia?
Child Protection Services (CPS) provides specialist assessment and treatment services to children from birth to 18 years and their families where there is a suspicion of child abuse, psychological maltreatment and/or neglect.
Is there child protection services in Australia?
In Australia, state and territory governments are responsible for statutory child protection. Each responsible department assists vulnerable children who have been, or are at risk of being, abused, neglected or otherwise harmed, or whose parents are unable to provide adequate care and protection.
What is mandatory reporting in SA?
A mandated notifier is required by law to notify the Department for Child Protection if they suspect on reasonable grounds that a child or young person is, or may be, at risk of harm. This obligation arises when a mandated notifier forms this suspicion in the course of their employment (whether paid or voluntary).
What is child protection legislation in South Australia?
The Child Protection – Mandatory Notification of actual or suspected child abuse or neglect 0 to 18 years Policy Directive (PDF 274KB) aims to ensure a consistent approach to the mandatory reporting requirements under the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 in respect of children or young people suspected to be …
What is child protective services called in Australia?
Protection Services. Child and Youth Protection Services are responsible for facilitating coordination across government for the care and protection of children and young people in the Australian Capital Territory.
What is child protection procedure?
It is a meeting to discuss concerns about the care of your child. Its main purpose is to see whether your child is at risk of harm and, if so, to agree what needs to be done to reduce this risk. The Conference can decide to make your child the subject of a Child Protection Plan.
