What if the family resides in the south east region and is eligible for a referral to the family support alliance?
A CCR will be referred to a family support alliance service when the family resides in the catchment area, and when one or more of the following factors are present: • the child is under three years old • three or more child concern reports which may include domestic and family violence • previous statutory involvement, for example, notifications or ongoing intervention. A referral cannot be made when: • the child is subject to a notification • the child is in need of protection • the family is the notifier and do not consent to the referral • the matter relates to an unborn child and consent from the pregnant woman has not been obtained. For further information in relation to the family support alliance service catchment areas and the referral process, refer to the Specialist Referral Officer Program Specification.
