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Transporting children and young people in care

WebWe know that transport is an essential part of supporting children and young people in care. Carers play an important role in transporting the children and young people in their care. DCP has developed a video and fact sheet outlining some guidance on transport and the …

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URL: https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/carers/how-dcp-works/transporting-children-and-young-people-in-care

New working with children checks from 1 July

WebStronger, more effective and transparent screening laws for people working or volunteering with children come into effect on 1 July 2019 – working with children checks. From 1 July 2019 any person who works or volunteers with children in South Australia must have a …

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Common questions about foster care

WebSome people begin by attending an information session about foster care where they can meet a local foster carer and have their questions answered. If you have particular questions about foster care it can be helpful to contact a local fostering agency. Foster Care …

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Raising children and child development

WebParenting SA have released an Easy Guide for parents and carers of children 0 to 4 years to explain important developmental milestones and how to recognise when an infant’s behaviour may be ‘out of step’ with the usual developmental trajectory.. …

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New Chief Executive announced for the Department for …

WebMs Bray, who is currently serving as the Head of the Office for the Early Years within the Department for Education brings with her a wealth of experience across government, including nearly a decade at the Department for Correctional Services.

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Accessing information and FOI Department for Child …

WebThe Department for Child Protection recognises the importance of confidentiality. Certain information collected by the department in the course of its child protection duties cannot be released. Our information statement (PDF 267KB) lists the types of documents that are …

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Full review of child protection legislation

Web05/09/2022. As National Child Protection Week commences, the State Government is announcing the commencement of a full review of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017. The review provides an opportunity for all South Australians to consider input …

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Counselling support services Department for Child …

WebWebsite: Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia. Free, private and confidential phone and online counselling for people aged between 5 and 25. Website: Kids Helpline. Free and confidential support for adult victims or witnesses of crime, their families, and friends. …

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Identification cards for carers and guardians

WebThe Long Term Guardianship (Specified Person) identification card is used to prove your status as a guardian and to clarify your relationship to the children or young people in your care. The card carries both the name of the carer and the name of the …

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Caring for Aboriginal children and young people

WebThe Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) Supporting Carers to Care for our Children website is designed to support and empower carers in their day-to-day caring role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It …

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Working with children checks fact sheet

WebFrom 1 July 2019 people can’t work or volunteer with children unless they have a valid check. It is an offence to: • employ a person or volunteer for a child-related role who doesn’t have a valid working with children check, or is prohibited from working with children. …

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Long term guardianship Department for Child Protection

WebLong Term Guardianship (Specified Person) provides children with a loving and stable care environment – where their current carer becomes their legal guardian.

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Supported independent living services Department for Child …

WebSILS forms part of DCP’s out of home care (OOHC) services for young people (16-17 years inclusive) and is an important part of the transition from care offering to young people. Key Objective. The broad objectives of SILS are: maximising young …

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Working with children checks Department for Child Protection

WebThe Department for Child Protection (DCP) keeps a record of your WWCC expiry date. If you are a foster carer, your foster care agency also keeps a record. About 6 to 7 months before your WWCC expires, your DCP carer support worker or foster care …

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Residential Care: Disability Department for Child Protection

WebDCP Residential Care: Disability services are defined as residential care and immediate care disability placements, and form part of DCP’s in care services for children and young people (primarily aged 10 - 17 years, though may also accommodate younger …

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Complex Case Review Meetings Department for Child Protection

Web19/06/2020. Just over a year after their introduction, Complex Case Review Meetings (CCRM) are bringing about positive change and improving outcomes for children and young people with highly complex needs in care. The meetings, which were introduced by …

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Minimum qualification and training requirements

Web4.1 Minimum qualification and training requirements. All service provider personnel (employees, agents, consultants, contractors, or subcontractors) engaged in a direct care or support role must: hold or be actively working towards a recognised relevant qualification …

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Child and youth worker

WebSalary and benefits. A Child and Youth Worker in DCP is employed at Operational Services Level 3 (OPS3) with a full-time salary range of $66,590 - $70,968 as at 12 August 2023. Shift penalties apply to weekday afternoon and night shifts, weekend shifts and public …

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