A support service case refers to providing, or helping provide preventative and support services to children, young people, pregnant women and families. It is based on an agreement by the parents, pregnant woman or young person to work with our department, and does not require the use of court order.
There are three different types of support service cases. A support service case may be provided in any of these situations:
Support service cases are only short-term interventions and the child or young person remains at home or in their usual place of residence for the intervention period.
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