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Becoming a Kinship or Foster Carer

Care and Protection Orders – ACT Government

In this document: Information explaining an Interim Care and Protection Order and a Final Care and Protection Order.

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This information sheet also explains how a parent can arrange for submissions to be made to support them during the court process. An explanation of many terms you will hear used by Child and Youth Protection Workers (CYPS) and the courts is provided as well as what the different provisions of a Care and Protection Order and are what they mean. Support services for parents and families are provided at the end of the sh eet.

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