❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks data on abuse allegations and pregnancies among children in foster care since Labor took office. The response provides limited data, citing a lack of routine collection for some information.
AnsweredQoN 412Legislative Assembly
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(1) Will the Minister advise the number of allegations that have been made about children in foster care being abused, either sexually or physically, whilst in foster care since Labor came to power?
(2) Will the Minister advise the number of these allegations that have since been proven and the number that have since been disproved?
(3) Will the Minister advise the number of children that have fallen pregnant whilst in foster care since Labor came to power?
(2) Will the Minister advise the number of these allegations that have since been proven and the number that have since been disproved?
(3) Will the Minister advise the number of children that have fallen pregnant whilst in foster care since Labor came to power?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
7 March 2006
Responded by
Minister for Community Development
Response time
175 days
2. 134 cases have been substantiated by the Department. 3. This information had not been routinely collected until recently. One ward had a baby in November, however as she is 18 years of age she is no longer in care. She is supported through the Best Beginnings program.
3. This information had not been routinely collected until recently. One ward had a baby in November, however as she is 18 years of age she is no longer in care. She is supported through the Best Beginnings program.
3. This information had not been routinely collected until recently. One ward had a baby in November, however as she is 18 years of age she is no longer in care. She is supported through the Best Beginnings program.
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