Family Support Services

Remedial services are often called tertiary child protection services. These are tailored responses for children who have experienced maltreatment, been identified as at-risk of significant harm, or who are separated. They may also include services that provide support to children’s parents and caregivers. Formal alternative care services are part of the remedial service system, as are other statutory child protection services.

Family Support Services

Services designed to address and reduce the underlying challenges experienced by vulnerable families with child maltreatment or significant welfare concerns. These can be mandated services that form part of a care plan, and can include, for example, intensive social work support, counselling, therapy and home visitation.

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