Section 58: Probation Officer Duties for Child Care Orders
58.Special duties of probation and social welfare officer in relation to care order
(1)The probation and social welfare officer shall, before and after the termination of the care order, work with the parents, guardians or relatives, to whom the child is expected to return after the termination of the care order.
(2)The duties of the probation and social welfare officer under this section include child and family counselling, before, during and after the return of the child and gaining the assistance of those in the community who can help in the process of resolving the problems which caused the care order to be made.
(3)In carrying out his or her duties under this section, the probation and social welfare officer shall bear in mind the wishes of the child.
(4)When a child is placed with a foster family, it shall be the responsibility of the probation and social welfare officer to communicate with the guardians or parents of the child, to inform them of the progress of the child and to arrange a trial period for the child to be at home as soon as it is appropriate.
(5)The probation and social welfare officer shall visit the child during the trial period at home and make plans for the future of the child in consultation with the foster parents.
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Parents and guardians of a child under a care order can expect help from a probation and social welfare officer. The officer must work with you before...
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