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Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
149What must an agreement include?
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149 What must an agreement include?
A long-term child care agreement must—
(a) set out the objectives of the agreement; and
(b) set out the role of the service provider which must include—
(i) participating in any review of the agreement; and
(ii) assisting in the resolution of any disputes that may arise relating to the care of the child; and
(iii) assisting, if required, in the provision of particular services specified in the agreement; and
(c) clarify the respective roles of the parent of the child, the service provider and, if the agreement provides for the child to be in the care of a suitable person, that suitable person.