Case plans are to be reviewed regularly. For this type of intervention, which is intended to be short-term and intensive, reviews may be required more frequently than those for children subject to a child protection order. To decide how often to review the case plan, take into account:
As a minimum, review the case plan every six months.
To review a case plan for intervention with parental agreement, undertake the review requirements as outlined in Chapter 4, 5. Review and revise the case plan. In addition, consider the following factors specific to intervention with parental agreement cases:
If a family is not able to sustain their commitment or ability to meet the child’s safety and well-being needs or work towards addressing the concerns, Child Safety must take action to address the child’s safety, belonging and wellbeing needs. This may require use of a child protection order.
If new child protection concerns are received, refer to 2. What if new child protection concerns are received? and determine whether a review of the case plan is required.
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