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Key steps

1. Decide the type of ongoing intervention

1.1 Consider the type of intervention required
1.2 Decide the type of intervention - child in need of protection
1.3 Decide the type of intervention - child not in need of protection
1.4 Involve the child and parents in decision-making
1.5 Implement case management responsibilities
1.6 Record case management information in ICMS

2. Decide the type of child protection order, if required

2.1 General factors informing decision-making about the type of order
2.2 Apply for a directive order
2.3 Apply for a supervision order
2.4 Apply for a short-term custody order
2.5 Apply for a short-term guardianship order
2.6 Apply for a long-term guardianship order
2.7 Complete an affidavit for a child protection order

3. Undertake ongoing intervention activities

3.1 Undertake case planning and review processes
3.2 Undertake support planning and review processes

4. Close an ongoing intervention case

4.1 Prepare for case closure
4.2 Complete actions to close a case

What ifs - responding to specific ongoing intervention matters

1. What if a suitable person has long-term guardianship?
2. What if new child protection concerns are received?
3. What if an ongoing intervention case needs to be transferred to another CSSC?
4. What if assistance is required with social housing?
5. What if a child is subject to ongoing intervention and youth justice intervention?
6. What if case work tasks are to be transferred to another jurisdiction?
7. What if a child protection order or proceedings are to be transferred to another jurisdiction?