Publications

Below are links to some of the Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre Inc. publications.

The Children’s Court, DoCS, My child and Me

A guide for parents and other family members to the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (New South Wales) – February 2006

Our new Child Protection Resource is designed to help parents and other family members understand ‘the system’ if they are involved (or look like being involved) in DoCS proceedings in the Children’s Court. It is a series of fact sheets covering topics such as

  • Tips for dealing with DoCS
  • Removal of Children
  • Long-Term Out-of-Home Care
  • ATSI Child Placement Principles

http://www.shoalcoast.org.au/Publications/DoCSguide.pdf

Disclaimer - The information contained on this website is provided to educate and inform the community about law and is not intended as legal advice. If legal advice is needed please contact the office or another legal practitioner. While all effort is made to ensure that it is accurate and up to date, no responsibility can be accepted for any result of someone relying on this information.

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