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Child, Youth and Family (CYF; in Māori, Te Tari Awhina i te Tamaiti, te Rangatahi, tae atu ki te Whānau), was the government agency that had legal powers to intervene to protect and help children who are being abused or neglected or who have problem behaviour until it was replaced by a new Ministry for Vulnerable Children in April 2017. [1]
The Act determines how the state intervenes to protect children from abuse and neglect, and to prevent and address child and youth offending. The Act introduced principles that changed the way decisions were made about children and young people, enabling family to become partners in the decision-making process to resolve family issues. [5]
Child Welfare Act 1925 Passed by the Reform Government, this Act established the Child Welfare Division, which was responsible for deprived and delinquent children. [8] 1933 The Marriage Amendment Act 1933 Raised the minimum Age of Marriage raised to 16 years. Previously it was 14 years and 12 years for males and females respectively.
A children's ombudsman, children's commissioner, youth commissioner, child advocate, children's commission, youth ombudsman or equivalent body is a public authority in various countries charged with the protection and promotion of the rights of children and young people, either in society at large, or in specific categories such as children in contact with the care system.
The CFSRB conducts hearings and appeals mandated under the Education Act, [3] Child, Youth and Family Services Act, [4] and Intercountry Adoption Act. [5] Under these three acts, the CFSRB resolves complaints and disputes regarding children’s aid societies, [6] emergency secure treatment, crown ward removal, refusal of adoption, and expulsion from school boards [7]
It is headed by the assistant secretary of health and human services for children and families. [1] It has a $49 billion budget for 60 programs that target children, youth and families. [2] These programs include assistance with welfare, child support enforcement, adoption assistance, foster care, child care, and child abuse. The agency employs ...
Two Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, including when it is disclosed to them by a congregant during confession ...
OCFS has wide-ranging responsibilities for the provision of services to children, youth, families, and vulnerable adults. The agency is responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption, and adoption assistance; child protective services, including operating the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment; preventive services for children and families; child ...