❓ The WA government provides funding to community organisations for advocacy and support to families whose children are in care, including reunification programs and raising concerns about care plans. Specific organisations and funding amounts are detailed in a tabled paper.
AnsweredQoN 1674Legislative Council
Asked
9 October 2018
Member
Portfolio
Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
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(1) Is any funding
provided to community organisations to provide advocacy and practical
support for families whose children have been taken into care including
to: (a) support them towards reunification; and (b) support them to raise concerns regarding their child’s care plan? (2) If yes to (1): (a) which organisations are provided funding; and (b) how much does each organisation receive? (3) If no to (1), why not?
provided to community organisations to provide advocacy and practical
support for families whose children have been taken into care including
to: (a) support them towards reunification; and (b) support them to raise concerns regarding their child’s care plan? (2) If yes to (1): (a) which organisations are provided funding; and (b) how much does each organisation receive? (3) If no to (1), why not?
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Answered
6 November 2018
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Response time
9 days
(1) Yes.
(a) As part of the Earlier Intervention and Family Support Strategy, the Department of Communities contracts with service providers to deliver reunification programs for children who have entered the care of the Chief Executive Officer. These services include the Aboriginal In-Home Support Service and the Intensive Family Support Services.
(b) Yes. The Department of Communities contracts with the Family Inclusion Network of Western Australia Inc for the Parent and Family Advocacy, Information and Support Service. The service provides advice, information, referral, resources and advocacy for parents and families who have had, or are at risk of having their children taken into care.
(2)
(a-b) Organisations funded by the Department of Communities are outlined in See tabled paper no.] .
(3) Not applicable.
(a) As part of the Earlier Intervention and Family Support Strategy, the Department of Communities contracts with service providers to deliver reunification programs for children who have entered the care of the Chief Executive Officer. These services include the Aboriginal In-Home Support Service and the Intensive Family Support Services.
(b) Yes. The Department of Communities contracts with the Family Inclusion Network of Western Australia Inc for the Parent and Family Advocacy, Information and Support Service. The service provides advice, information, referral, resources and advocacy for parents and families who have had, or are at risk of having their children taken into care.
(2)
(a-b) Organisations funded by the Department of Communities are outlined in See tabled paper no.] .
(3) Not applicable.
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