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| Power | Function |
|---|---|
| Give effect to objects and principles of the Care Act | Promote the development, adoption and evaluation of policies and procedures that accord with the objects and principles of the Care Act. |
| Provide services under the Care Act | Provide services that accord with the objects and principles of the Care Act. |
| Steward the service system | Promote a partnership approach between the government and non-government sector agencies responsible for and dealing with children and young persons who are in need of care and protection. |
| Conduct (ROSH) assessment | Receiving, investigating and assessing risk of significant harm (ROSH) reports. |
| Protection of a child | Take whatever action is necessary to safeguard or promote the safety, welfare and well-being of a child assessed as in need of care and protection. |
| Write Care Plans | Facilitate the development of a care plan to meet the needs of a child and his or her family. |
| Write Parental Responsibility Contract (PRC) | Facilitate the development of a PRC aimed at improving the parenting skills of the parents and encouraging them to accept greater responsibility. |
| Apply for certain orders (exclusively) | Make application for warrants, parent capacity orders (PCOs), emergency care and protection orders (ECPOs), supervision orders, guardianship orders and care orders. This does not include section 90 applications. |
| Consent to application of certain orders | Consent to application for a guardianship order by another party. |
30 Jan 2023