Starting May 1, the Ministry of Social and Family Development will delegate the management of low to moderate-risk child protection cases to three specialized social service agencies. This transition aims to enhance community-based support while allowing the ministry to focus its primary resources on high-risk situations involving severe harm or complex legal issues. The selected agencies will be granted formal legal authority to conduct investigations, monitor safety, and provide intervention services to ensure the well-being of children and support for their families.
- The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) is delegating low to moderate-risk child protection cases to community agencies starting May 1.
- The three authorized agencies are Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre, Heart @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre, and PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection.
- Under the Children and Young Persons Act, these agencies will have the legal power to investigate reports and implement safety plans.
- MSF will retain oversight and continue to manage high-risk cases, including those involving severe physical or sexual abuse.
- The move follows a pilot program intended to decentralize care and provide more localized support for families in need.
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