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Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005)

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General Regulations Regarding Children, 2010

Chapter 11 : Children in Need of Care and Protection (Sections 150-160 of the Act)

56F. Procedure for assessment and investigation of the circumstances of child in need of care and protection

 

A designated social worker referred to in regulation 56B must:

 

(a) assess the child referred by the social service practitioner to determine the needs of the child;

 

(b) assess whether there are any developmental, therapeutic and other needs of the child;

 

(c) if satisfied that the child is in need of care and protection, investigate the personal and social circumstances of the child in accordance with section 155(2) of the Act;

 

(d) upon conclusion of the investigation. and if satisfied that the child is in need of care and protection, submit a report in the form identical to Form 38 to the children's court; and

 

(e) ensure that any directive of the children's court is executed and recorded in the case file of the child.

 

[Regulation 56F inserted by section 8 of the Amendment Regulations Regarding Children, 2024, Notice No. R. 4993, GG50870, dated 26 June 2024  - effective 1 July 2024]