❓ Hon. Alison Xamon asks about specific funding for identifying and supporting children in out-of-home care with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the 2019-20 budget. The Minister responds that no specific funding was allocated, but existing funding covers the needs of children with cognitive impairments, including FASD.
AnsweredQoN 526Legislative Council
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CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF
THE CEO — FOETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
526. Hon
ALISON XAMON to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Child Protection:
(1) Has any
funding been allocated in the 2019–20 budget specifically to identify
and support children in out-of-home care who may have FASD?
(2) If yes to
(1), how much funding has been allocated and what programs or services has this
funding been allocated to?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
THE CEO — FOETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
526. Hon
ALISON XAMON to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Child Protection:
(1) Has any
funding been allocated in the 2019–20 budget specifically to identify
and support children in out-of-home care who may have FASD?
(2) If yes to
(1), how much funding has been allocated and what programs or services has this
funding been allocated to?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Funding to meet the needs of children in care
with cognitive impairments and neurodevelopmental disorders, including foetal
alcohol spectrum disorder, is provided for in the total cost of service for
care arrangements and support services for children in the CEO's
care. This is reflected on page 452 of the 2019–20 budget.
some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Funding to meet the needs of children in care
with cognitive impairments and neurodevelopmental disorders, including foetal
alcohol spectrum disorder, is provided for in the total cost of service for
care arrangements and support services for children in the CEO's
care. This is reflected on page 452 of the 2019–20 budget.
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