Case planning and review
Case planning is about identifying the decisions and actions required to achieve stability and security for the child or young person in care. Wherever possible the child or young person, their family and their carer, as well as their caseworker, are all involved in the development of the Case Plan.
Planned and unplanned moves
Stability of care is vital for kids but sometimes there is a need for a child or young person to change their living arrangements and either return to their family or to a different home. When a child or young person moves into a different living situation, it’s called a ‘transition’.
Planned moves
A planned move could mean that a child is returning to live with their birth family, or that they are moving into the permanent care of a guardian or an adoptive family. Most moves are planned. You, the child or young person, their family (when appropriate) and other relevant people should be involved in the planning process. The Case Plan will outline when the placement will end and how this transition is going to take place.
Unplanned moves
Talk to your caseworker as soon as possible if you think the placement is at risk of breaking down. They’ll work with you to find ways of supporting the placement so it doesn’t have to end. An unplanned placement change may be unavoidable due to a sudden change in circumstances. If this happens, your caseworker will find an alternative placement for the child or young person and put in place strategies to support their transition.