Question seeks data on the number of grandparents raising grandchildren in WA, both formally and informally, including the number of children being cared for and the financial support provided by the State Government.

AnsweredQoN 1193Legislative Council
Asked
8 May 2018
Portfolio
Child Protection

QuestionView source ↗

(1) How many grandparents are presently rearing grandchildren in Western Australia in either formal or informal arrangements? (2) Regarding both formal custodial arrangements and informal arrangements, how many grandparents are rearing: (a) one child; (b) two children; (c) three children; and (d) four or more children? (3) What financial support is provided by the State Government to those grandparents rearing grandchildren in formal custodial arrangements? (4) What financial support is provided by the State Government to those grandparents rearing grandchildren in informal arrangements?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
26 June 2018
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection
Response time
9 days
Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1192

Explore WA Government Data

Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.

Explore more