22Purposes of community-based child and family services

22 Purposes of community-based child and family services The purposes of a community-based child and family service are— (a) to provide a point of entry into an integrated local service network that is readily accessible by families, that allows for early intervention in support of families and that provides child and family services; S. 22(b) amended by No. 48/2006 s. 6. (b) to receive referrals about vulnerable children and families where there are significant concerns about their wellbeing; (c) to undertake assessments of needs and risks in relation to children and families to assist in the provision of services to them and in determining if a child is in need of protection; (d) to make referrals to other relevant agencies if this is necessary to assist vulnerable children and families; (e) to promote and facilitate integrated local service networks working collaboratively to co-ordinate services and supports to children and families; (f) to provide on-going services to support vulnerable children and families.