Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 - SECT 78

Notice of approval, employment or engagement of carer

78. Notice of approval, employment or engagement of carer



(1) An out of home care service must notify the Secretary of-

   (a)  the approval of a person as a foster carer by that service;

   (b)  the employment or engagement of a person-

   (i)  as a carer for children placed with the service; or

   (ii) as a provider of services to children at an out of home care residence
        managed by the service.

(2) A notice under this section must be given within 14 days after the
approval, employment or engagement of the person.

(3) A notice under this section must include the prescribed information (if
any).