Question regarding the most common reasons for foster care placement breakdowns, as reported by the Department of Community Development. The answer provides a list of contributing factors.

AnsweredQoN 2502Legislative Assembly
Asked
2 March 2004
Portfolio
Disability Services

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According to the Department of Community Development, what is the most common reason for foster care placement breakdowns?

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Answered
1 June 2004
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
91 days
Some reasons for placement breakdown are: - a child’s difficult and demanding behaviour which requires specialised care - change of circumstances for the carer/s (eg: relationship breakdown) - change of circumstances for a child (eg: refusal to return to foster home).

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