Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 - SECT 22

Purposes of community-based child and family services

22. Purposes of community-based child and family services

The purposes of a community-based child and family service are-

   (a)  to provide a point of entry into an integrated local service network
        that is readily accessible by families, that allows for early
        intervention in support of families and that provides child and family
        services;

   (b)  to receive referrals about vulnerable children and families where
        there are significant concerns about their wellbeing;

   (c)  to undertake assessments of needs and risks in relation to children
        and families to assist in the provision of services to them and in
        determining if a child is in need of protection;

   (d)  to make referrals to other relevant agencies if this is necessary to
        assist vulnerable children and families;





   (e)  to promote and facilitate integrated local service networks working
        collaboratively to co-ordinate services and supports to children and
        families;

   (f)  to provide on-going services to support vulnerable children and
        families.