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*Refer you to a ''community resource''. The Ministry may open a file and want to track your progress with the resource. | *Refer you to a ''community resource''. The Ministry may open a file and want to track your progress with the resource. | ||
*Provide you with ''family support services''. In some cases, the Ministry <span class="noglossary">will</span> ask you to sign a ''family support service agreement'' which enables them to arrange counselling, parenting support, up to six days a month of ''respite care'', and other support in your home. A family support worker <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be assigned to your <span class="noglossary">case</span>. A family support service agreement can be for a period of six months, and then renewed after that. | *Provide you with ''family support services''. In some cases, the Ministry <span class="noglossary">will</span> ask you to sign a ''family support service agreement'' which enables them to arrange counselling, parenting support, up to six days a month of ''respite care'', and other support in your home. A family support worker <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be assigned to your <span class="noglossary">case</span>. A family support service agreement can be for a period of six months, and then renewed after that. | ||
*If you are facing a crisis that means you are temporarily unable to care for the children in your home (even with the supports mentioned above), the Ministry may ask you to sign a ''voluntary care agreement'' and place your children in foster care for a period of up to 3 months for children under 5 years of age and up to 6 months for older children. If the crisis continues, the Ministry | *Attempt to arrange for your children to stay with a friend or family member, while you and/or the other parent sort out the problems which are creating child protection concerns. This is called “Alternative Measures”, and the Ministry is required to explore any such possibilities, and try to arrange them if possible, to reduce any disruption to children. | ||
*If your child has a permanent or long-term <span class="noglossary">disability</span>, the Ministry may put you in touch with their Community Living | *If you are facing a crisis that means you are temporarily unable to care for the children in your home (even with the supports mentioned above), the Ministry may ask you to sign a ''voluntary care agreement'' and place your children in foster care for a period of up to 3 months for children under 5 years of age and up to 6 months for older children. If the crisis continues, the Ministry may apply to Court for temporary custody orders. If you think this may happen to you, you should speak with a lawyer or advocate or apply for legal aid. | ||
*If your child has a permanent or long-term <span class="noglossary">disability</span>, the Ministry may put you in touch with their Community Living BC and have you sign a ''special needs agreement'', through which they can provide respite care and in-home supports. The first special needs agreement can be for a period of six months, and renewed after that. You <span class="noglossary">will</span> be asked to pay something for the care provided, based on your income. | |||
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