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Authors: Robert Bowe, Dr Alan Cooke, Hana Ellis
Published: 13 April 2016
Pages: 95

Introduction

There is no introduction for this publication.
 

Content outline

• Vulnerable children – law and policy
  • Legislative changes already in force
  • Legislative changes from 1 July 2016
  • Subsequent children
  • Requirements for family group conferences, reports and plans
  • Permanent caregivers and special guardians
  • Implications for the permanent care and home for life policy
  • Moving from care to independence
  • Other financial assistance
  • Implications for services and support orders
  • Who to contact
• Vulnerable children
  • Identification of vulnerable children
  • The amending legislation
  • Definitions – amendments to section 2 CYPFA
  • Principles: amendments to sections 5 and 13
  • Subsequent children
  • Special guardianship
  • Permanent caregivers and support
  • Definition of a permanent caregiver
  • Family group conferences
  • Supporting young people to transition from care – section 386a
  • PPPR applications
  • Parents who are minors
  • Legal aid