Out of Home Care and Permanency Support Program

Supporting providers to deliver OOHC and permanency services to children and families.

Our services

The Permanency Support Program (PSP) brings together government and non-government partners to work together in the best interests of children.

About OOHC and PSP

Learn about the Permanency Support Program (PSP) and access the PSP Learning Hub.

OOHC and PSP policies

Permanency Case Management Policy Away from Placement, Critical Events, Safety in Care and more.

Contracts, funding and packages

Program Level Agreements, service overview, package information, eligibility and inclusion criteria.

Permanency Pathways

Learn about the permanent placement principles when finding permanent home options.

ACMP

Aboriginal Case Management Policy (ACMP) policy statement, rules and practice guidance resources.

Carers, guardians and adoptive parents

Link through to support resources for carers.

Residential care placements

Intensive Therapeutic Care, Supported Independent Living, Therapeutic Home Based Care and more.

Interim and emergency residential arrangements

Information about interim and emergency residential arrangements

Leaving and after care

Developing a leaving care plan and support services available for young people when they leave OOHC.

OOHC Health Pathway Program

Find health support information including medical and dental consent tool.

OOHC education pathway

Find educational assistance information for carers and young people to transition them from OOHC.

Legal matters

Find links to legal advice and support services and information on short term court orders.

ChildStory

Access ChildStory - a system bringing together a child's network of family, carers and caseworkers.

Key contacts

Contacts for Child and Family units, Permanency Coordinators, OOHC Health Coordinators and more.

PSP Resources

Videos, factsheets, ProSpects newsletter, guides, infographics and links relating to PSP and OOHC.

Six steps to Guardianship or Open Adoption

Information and resources about guardianship and open adoption for children in out-of-home care.

14 Apr 2025