Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005)RegulationsGeneral Regulations Regarding Children, 2010Chapter 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]