Child protection and youth justice

Report child abuse or neglect What to do before you report child abuse or neglect, other ways to help a family, and how we assess child abuse reports.

Child abuse reporting laws All adults must report child abuse and neglect. Learn what you must report and how you're protected.

Training to respond to child abuse and neglect Sign up for training if you work or volunteer for an ACT organisation that works with children.

Child protection in the workplace: Reportable Conduct Scheme Report possible child abuse or misconduct toward children to an employee’s workplace.

Get information about a reportable conduct investigation Check if your organisation can get information to help keep a child or young person safe.

If a child concern report is made about your child Child and Youth Protection Services may find out more about your child and family. Find out how we work with families and what to do when you talk with us.

Deciding if your child needs care and protection Learn how we assess your child's situation and know your rights as a parent. Find out what happens if your child needs care and protection.

Going to court about a care and protection order The ACT Children's Court will decide what should happen to keep your child safe. Learn how to prepare and what happens at court.

Care and Protection Orders Read about the types of care and protection orders, how long they last and how to change or remove an order.

Decisions about your child while they're in care Learn who looks after your child and how we make decisions about their daily care.

Contact with your child while they're in care Learn how we decide contact arrangements, prepare to see your child and get tips to make visits positive and enjoyable.

Planning for your child to come home How we decide it's safe to return your child to your care, and what you can do to get your child home sooner.

Children, Young People and Families Panel Matching children, young people, families, and carers to services they need.

Becoming a foster carer Check if you can be a foster carer, the types of care you can give and how to apply.

Kinship care How we work with families to decide where their child lives if they need care and if you're asked to be a kinship carer.

Support for foster and kinship carers Money, wellbeing check-ups, training and other government and community support.

Assistance after leaving out-of-home care Children, young people and young adults who have had an experience of out-of-home care may be eligible for assistance.

Make a family plan to keep kids safe A meeting where your family comes together in a culturally safe way to work on the care, wellbeing and safety of your kids.

Sharing your support services at a Family Group Conference How to prepare for a conference if you’re invited to talk about your support services.

Support for children with serious harmful behaviour Therapy for children under 18 who harm or might harm themselves, others or animals.

Caring for young people in Bimberi Find out what happens if your child goes to Bimberi. Learn about their rights, going to court, daily care and keeping in touch.

Visiting Bimberi Youth Justice Centre Find contact details, visiting hours and rules.

Contact Child and Youth Protection Services We manage services to care for and protect children and young people at risk of harm. Learn about our services and how to contact us.

Get a child protection decision reviewed You can ask Child and Youth Protection Services to reconsider a decision that affects you.

Complain about Child and Youth Protection Services Find out who to talk to about your complaint, what to include, and what you can do if you're not happy with the outcome.

Therapeutic Support Panel Therapeutic support for children under 12 years old who are at-risk of hurting themselves or others or cause property damage.