Permanency Pathways

Permanency in casework gives a child or young person in out-of-home care (OOHC) the best opportunity to have a permanent, safe home.

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The permanent placement principles provide guidance on determining the best permanent home for a child. The principles cover preservation, restoration, guardianship, open adoption and parental responsibility to the Minister.

Permanency Pathways overview

Permanency placement principles when placing a child or young person safely in a permanent home.

Family preservation

Understand how to work with parents as early as possible and provide support.

Restoration

Restoration tools to reunite a child or young person with their parents when it is safe to do so.

Guardianship

Understanding guardianship and how to provide support.

OOHC Open adoption

Understanding the practice of open adoption of children in out of home care

Family group conferencing

Learn about family group conferencing and when to apply it.

Panel of Independent Assessors

Independent Assessors help determine the best permanency option for a child in OOHC.

Last updated:

27 Sep 2024