17.4 Transfer of casework tasks to another jurisdiction
Purpose
This procedure outlines the process for requests made to another state, territory or New Zealand (jurisdiction) in relation to undertaking case work tasks for a child subject to a child protection order in Queensland.
Authority
- Protocol for the Transfer of Child Protection Orders and Proceedings and Interstate Assistance 2007
Introduction
When a child is subject to a child protection order in Queensland and resides in another jurisdiction, the department may request the transfer of case work tasks to the other jurisdiction.
Transfer of case work
When requesting the transfer of case work to another jurisdiction for children subject to a child protection order in Queensland, the CSO will:
- contact the ILO for a 'Interstate Transfer of Casework Tasks' form;
- complete the 'Interstate Transfer of Casework Tasks', giving particular attention to specifying the case work tasks required;
- attach appropriate supporting documentation, for example, medical or psychologist reports, school reports and the child's current case plan;
- have the request signed by the CSO with case responsibility and the team leader; and
- fax or post all relevant documentation to the ILO at Court Services Unit.
The ILO will advise the CSO immediately the outcome of the request is known, including the name and contact details of the child's new interstate case worker.
The matter remains an open case in Queensland and case management and financial costs remain the responsibility of the CSSC until such time as the order is officially transferred to the other jurisdiction.
If a child is placed with a parent who resides in another jurisdiction, a request can be made to the other jurisdiction to provide the child and family with case work support for the reunification process. Any such requests must be negotiated with the other jurisdiction, initially through the ILO, and will generally be for a time-limited period.
Forms
The following form is available from the Queensland ILO at Court Services Unit:
- Interstate Transfer of Casework Tasks
- Last updated
- 30 June 2007
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