❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the number of children in care, their placement with relatives (grandparents), and the duration of their care, spanning from 1998-1999 to 2002-2003. The response provides data on children in care by relatives and length of time, noting data limitations and resource constraints.
AnsweredQoN 2504Legislative Assembly
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(b) grandparent(s); and/or (c) other relatives?
(c) other relatives?
(b) 6 months to 1 year; (c) 1 to 2 years; (d) 2 to 3 years (e) 3 to 4 years; (f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(c) 1 to 2 years; (d) 2 to 3 years (e) 3 to 4 years; (f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(d) 2 to 3 years (e) 3 to 4 years; (f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(e) 3 to 4 years; (f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(g) more than five years?
(c) other relatives?
(b) 6 months to 1 year; (c) 1 to 2 years; (d) 2 to 3 years (e) 3 to 4 years; (f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(c) 1 to 2 years; (d) 2 to 3 years (e) 3 to 4 years; (f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(d) 2 to 3 years (e) 3 to 4 years; (f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(e) 3 to 4 years; (f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(f) 4 to 5 years; and (g) more than five years?
(g) more than five years?
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Answered
1 June 2004
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
91 days
(1) (a) 733 in 1998-1999 683 in 1999-2000 629 in 2000-2001 574 in 2001-2002 530 in 2002-2003 (b-c) As a note of explanation the member is advised that the Department records grandparents under an ‘Extended Family’ category that includes siblings, uncles, aunts and Aboriginal Kinship. 138 in 1998-1999 116 in 1999-2000 117 in 2000-2001 123 in 2001-2002 121 in 2002-2003 (2) The time periods provided in the question overlap and have been adjusted for the purposes of answering the question. (a) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for less than 6 months – 742 in 1998-1999 662 in 1999-2000 637 in 2000-2001 549 in 2001-2002 488 in 2002-2003 (b) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 6 months and less than 1 year – 28 in 1998-1999 45 in 1999-2000 28 in 2000-2001 42 in 2001-2002 46 in 2002-2003 (c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(2) The time periods provided in the question overlap and have been adjusted for the purposes of answering the question. (a) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for less than 6 months – 742 in 1998-1999 662 in 1999-2000 637 in 2000-2001 549 in 2001-2002 488 in 2002-2003 (b) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 6 months and less than 1 year – 28 in 1998-1999 45 in 1999-2000 28 in 2000-2001 42 in 2001-2002 46 in 2002-2003 (c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(a) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for less than 6 months – 742 in 1998-1999 662 in 1999-2000 637 in 2000-2001 549 in 2001-2002 488 in 2002-2003 (b) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 6 months and less than 1 year – 28 in 1998-1999 45 in 1999-2000 28 in 2000-2001 42 in 2001-2002 46 in 2002-2003 (c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(b) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 6 months and less than 1 year – 28 in 1998-1999 45 in 1999-2000 28 in 2000-2001 42 in 2001-2002 46 in 2002-2003 (c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(2) The time periods provided in the question overlap and have been adjusted for the purposes of answering the question. (a) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for less than 6 months – 742 in 1998-1999 662 in 1999-2000 637 in 2000-2001 549 in 2001-2002 488 in 2002-2003 (b) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 6 months and less than 1 year – 28 in 1998-1999 45 in 1999-2000 28 in 2000-2001 42 in 2001-2002 46 in 2002-2003 (c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(a) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for less than 6 months – 742 in 1998-1999 662 in 1999-2000 637 in 2000-2001 549 in 2001-2002 488 in 2002-2003 (b) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 6 months and less than 1 year – 28 in 1998-1999 45 in 1999-2000 28 in 2000-2001 42 in 2001-2002 46 in 2002-2003 (c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(b) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 6 months and less than 1 year – 28 in 1998-1999 45 in 1999-2000 28 in 2000-2001 42 in 2001-2002 46 in 2002-2003 (c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(c) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) above were in care between 1 year and less than 2 years – 37 in 1998-1999 33 in 1999-2000 32 in 2000-2001 39 in 2001-2002 37 in 2002-2003 (d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(d) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 2 years and less than 3 years – 31 in 1998-1999 18 in 1999-2000 20 in 2000-2001 23 in 2001-2002 33 in 2002-2003 (e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(e) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 3 years and less than 4 years – 7 in 1998-1999 10 in 1999-2000 17 in 2000-2001 7 in 2001-2002 15 in 2002-2003 (f) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care between 4 years and less than 5 years – 11 in 1998-1999 16 in 1999-2000 3 in 2000-2001 11 in 2001-2002 7 in 2002-2003 (g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(g) The following numbers of children referred to in (1) were in care for five or more years – 15 in 1998-1999 15 in 1999-2000 9 in 2000-2001 26 in 2001-2002 25 in 2002-2003 (3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(3) An accurate response could only be attained through a case-by-case analysis. Given the number of foster placements, it would be necessary for the Department to devote substantial resources to this request. As such, this information is not available at this time. Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
Planning for reunification is based on the best interests of the child and the views of all parties including that of the child are taken into consideration. (4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
(4) These would depend on the child’s individual circumstances, their best interests, their wishes and the availability of appropriate options. The child and child’s parents are generally involved in this decision. Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
Options could include remaining with their current carer, placement with other relatives or friends, placement with a non-related carer, or transition to supported independent living for young people. There is also a range of hostels and funded placements available for young people who are not ready for independent living or whose behaviour or emotional development is such that a foster placement could not contain them. With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
With older children, the Department funds four Transitional Programs that provide support and lifeskills for children to move into supported or independent accommodation.
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