85AAssistance for child or young person

85A Assistance for child or young person (1) This section applies in relation to: (a) a child who is in the CEO's care and who is 15 years of age or over; and (b) a young person who has left the CEO's care. (2) The CEO must ensure the child or young person is provided with any services, including child-related services, the CEO considers appropriate to help the child or young person transition from being a child in the CEO's care to being independent. Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 53 (3) Without limiting subsection (2), the CEO may assist the child or young person to obtain any of the following: (a) information about available resources, services and entitlements; (b) accommodation; (c) education or training; (d) employment; (e) financial security; (f) legal services; (g) health services; (h) community services; (i) personal, family and relationship counselling; (j) access to information in the control or possession of the CEO about the child or young person while in the care of the CEO. (4) If a child who is in the CEO's care turns 18 years of age and becomes a young person who leaves the CEO's care while attending a course of education or training, the CEO must provide the necessary assistance (including financial assistance) to maintain the young person's living arrangements until the young person has completed the course. (5) In addition, the CEO may give financial assistance to the child or young person for any of the following purposes: (a) the child or young person's education or training; (b) obtaining and furnishing the child or young person's accommodation; (c) living in close proximity to the place where the child or young person is or will be: (i) undertaking education or training; or (ii) employed or seeking employment. (6) The financial assistance must be given on terms and conditions the CEO considers appropriate in the circumstances. Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 54