VIC Department of Human Services Child Order?

[MiizzCarmen]

Someone was telling about a Department of Human Services (DHS) court order where both parents still have rights and they can still make major decisions such as the child's school, etc

My questions are:

• What type of order is that and where can I find more information?
• Does DHS have the child in their care?

 

[Tracy B]

Hi MiizzCarmen,

Are you referring to a child protection order? A child protection order encompasses a range of different orders that the court can make when it appears to the court that intervention in parenting is needed. Even if a CPO is made, the court can give parents some room to participate in their child's life. The court may order the child to be in the care of the DHS, but usually, if there is a more appropriate person, such as a relative (e.g. grandparent, aunt) or third party, who would be better suited to look after the child, the DHS will ask court to place the child in that person's care.

For more information, I suggest you take a look at:

• DHS - Child protection orders
• DHS - Child protection practice manual
• Children's Court of Victoria - Court orders

Does this answer your question?