Pilot Program for Specialist Family Support to Families with Child Protection Concerns

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DCYJMA awarded a contract to Micah Projects Limited for a pilot program providing coordination and direct support to families with children unborn to 17 years of age presenting with child protection concerns or involvement with the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services.

Specialist family support workers will deliver individualised, planned case management support for families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness with co-occurring domestic violence and child safety concerns in Brisbane, contributing to an existing multidisciplinary team structure.

Outreach to hotels and temporary housing and/or home visiting will help create safe pathways for families to access services and resources such as DFV safety planning, preparation for birth, navigation and coordination with Maternity Care, Hospitals and Child Safety, housing pathway, move into housing, practical assistance to set up the home environment, emotional support, maternity care and education, mental health screening for mothers, parenting support and education, understanding tenancy, Family Protective Factors Assessment, and navigating systems, especially DFV and Child Protection as per individual assessments.

The contract value is AUD 420,000, procured via limited method.