❓ Hon Sue Ellery asks about the number of individuals seeking financial assistance from the Department for Child Protection who were not subject to a family assessment, despite presenting on multiple occasions. The Department admits this data isn't centrally recorded.
AnsweredQoN 2171Legislative Council
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Of the 233 distinct individuals with children who presented to the Department for Child Protection seeking financial assistance on two or more occasions between 1 October and 31 December 2009, how many were not subject to a family assessment?
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Answered
20 April 2010
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
27 days
This information is not recorded centrally in the Department's client information system. Decisions regarding formal assessments are recorded in case files.
The Department's policy states that where a family presents on two or more occasions (including for reasons of financial assistance) and chronicity becomes a factor, a safety and wellbeing assessment of the family must be undertaken. This will involve accessing previous intake and contact information. Where an assessment is not undertaken, the rationale for the decision must be recorded and approved by the designated senior officer.
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The Department's policy states that where a family presents on two or more occasions (including for reasons of financial assistance) and chronicity becomes a factor, a safety and wellbeing assessment of the family must be undertaken. This will involve accessing previous intake and contact information. Where an assessment is not undertaken, the rationale for the decision must be recorded and approved by the designated senior officer.
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