CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT 1997 - SECT 53E Functions of a Community-Based Intake Service
CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT 1997 - SECT 53E
Functions of a Community-Based Intake Service
(1) A Community-Based Intake Service has the following functions:(a) providing a referral service for children and their families that (i) is readily accessible; and(ii) enables early intervention in support of families;(b) receiving referrals from the Secretary under section 17A ;(c) undertaking preliminary inquiries, in accordance with the CBIS guidelines, to determine (i) whether a child is at risk or in need; and(ii) whether a child, once born, is likely to be at risk or in need; and(iii) the most appropriate person or organisation to receive a referral from the Community-Based Intake Service;(d) making referrals to other persons and organisations who provide services relevant to children and their families;(e) providing the Secretary, in accordance with the CBIS guidelines, with a record of each determination of risk or need made under paragraph (c)(i) or (ii) and each referral made under paragraph (d) ;(f) cooperating with other persons and organisations providing services to a child;(g) any other prescribed function.(2) A Community-Based Intake Service may have any other additional function specified in the agreement referred to in section 53D .