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Child Protection

What is child protection law?

What is child protection law?

How does the Department get information about my family?

How does the Department get information about my family?

The Department want to talk to me about my children

The Department want to talk to me about my children

What the Department can ask you to do
Tips for working with the Department

Tips for working with the Department

What will happen if the Department decides to remove my children? 

What will happen if the Department decides to remove my children? 

What types of orders can be made, will I get my kids back, alternatives to foster care
Going to court

Going to court

How to prepare, adjournments & when will it be finished
What can I do to help me get my children back?

What can I do to help me get my children back?

I am unhappy with a decision made by the court – what can I do? 

I am unhappy with a decision made by the court – what can I do? 

Things have changed and I want my children back – what can I do?

Things have changed and I want my children back – what can I do?

Who do I call if I'm worried a child is at risk of harm?

Who do I call if I'm worried a child is at risk of harm?

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