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CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 (NO 96 OF 2005) - SECT 169

What is a stability plan?

    (1)     A stability plan is a plan prepared by the Secretary for a child.

    (2)     A stability plan for a child must plan for stable long-term out of home care for the child.

    (3)     A stability plan may include details of—

        (a)     the proposed long-term carer of the child or the type of carer who should be sought to provide for the long-term stable care of the child;

        (b)     the appropriate Court order under this Chapter that the Secretary considers best supports the long-term stable placement of the child;

        (c)     matters relevant to the out of home care of the child that may relate to the family or environmental circumstances that caused the child to be placed in out of home care and that may give rise to particular needs or requirements in relation to the child;

        (d)     planning for arrangements for access by the child to the child's parent and siblings;

        (e)     steps to be taken by the child's carer to meet the developmental needs of the child, including steps relating to the child's health, emotional and behavioural development, education, family and social relationships and identity.



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