Child and youth care centre
A registered residential care facility for children who need placement, care, protection, treatment, or developmental support under child-protection law.
Definition
A child and youth care centre may become relevant in Children's Court matters, foster-care or placement decisions, child-protection investigations, reunification planning, school and health records, and best-interests assessments. The practical file should check the court order or placement document, social-worker reports, centre details, care plan, contact arrangements, family information, and review dates.
Key takeaways
A registered residential care facility for children who need placement, care, protection, treatment, or developmental support under child-protection law.
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Common situations
Child protection placement
Children's Court matter
Care and protection concern
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What does Child and youth care centre mean?
A registered residential care facility for children who need placement, care, protection, treatment, or developmental support under child-protection law.
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