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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 .