Information for parents with kids in OOHC

Your rights as a birth parent

What your rights are as the birth parent when your child is in out-of-home care, including access to and information about your child

Your child's rights in out-of-home care

Your child has rights while they are in out-of-home care. We have created resources, such as booklets and videos, to discuss these rights with children and teens..

Partnering with your caseworker

Information about participating in case planning, cultural planning for Aboriginal children and young people, and family group conferencing.

If you have a problem or dispute

What you can do as a parent of a child in out-of-home care if you disagree with your child's caseworker or foster carer.

Restoration: bringing your child home

How to understand the Restoration Plan so you know what needs to happen for your child to return home.

Leaving out-of-home care

Information about the age a young person can leave care and the creation of a leaving care plan to prepare them before they leave out-of-home care.

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