![]() ![]() If the child or young person is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or from a different cultural background to their prospective guardian, consultation with the child’s extended family, kinship and community are required and should be considered in all cases. The interviews will cover many topics including family background and relationships, the applicant’s relationship with the child or young person and their parents, their knowledge of their trauma experience and how this may impact on children and families, their understanding of the long-term needs of the child or young person and how they plan to meet these needs into the future. Step 6 – A series of face-to-face interviews are held, including interviews with the child or young person, their parents and family members, the applicant and any children and other people living in the applicants’ home. evidence of financial capacity to support the child or young person into adulthood.health checks: physical and mental health of the prospective guardian and current medical reports.contact details of two personal referees who will be required to provide references concerning the suitability of the prospective guardians to care for a child or young person long term.nationwide criminal check must be conducted for all household members over the age of 16 years and this may be conducted on a household member who is 14 years and over if the assessment deems necessary.Īpplicants or household members who are authorised carers or prospective adoptive parents under the Adoption Act 2000 will not be required to provide the above mentioned information if the information or checks have been completed recently.information may also be obtained regarding the guardian’s employment or other activities.information obtained from other agencies including an accredited adoption service provider.Working with Children Check (if checks not completed within the last 5 years).Step 4 – The applicant and all household members, including young people aged 16 years and over, complete suitability checks including: The signature must be witnessed by an employee of FACS, or the agency who has been directly involved in the supervising the placement, or a legal officer. Step 3 – The child or young person over the age of 12 years must provide written consent (where capable) to the guardianship order. Step 2 – The applicant completes a guardianship application form. Step 1 – The prospective guardian is provided information about becoming a guardian. They have adequate and safe accommodation for a child. ![]() The capacity and willingness to arrange, coordinate and, where required, supervise safe contact with the child or young person’s family and ability to negotiate through difficulties that may emerge.The capacity to establish and maintain a safe and respectful approach with the child or young person’s parents, siblings and significant others.The capacity to meet the child or young person’s ongoing cultural needs.The capacity to understand the child or young person’s identity and their role in supporting the child or young person through life story work.An understanding of the child or young person’s trauma experience, and how they will manage its potential impact on the child’s longer term development.An established and positive relationship with the child or young person and an understanding that the needs of the child or young person will change over time.(This includes demonstrating they have a network of family and friends who can provide support and the capacity to meet the needs of the child or young person with limited financial support). ![]()
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