ACT Government - Community Services CYPS

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hild and Youth Protection Services (CYPS) has a statutory responsibility to support children, young people and families requiring a care or justice response. In doing this CYPS works to deliver good client outcomes through providing a response that focuses on: Diversion Protection Restoration Transition and Permanency Trauma Informed Practice CYPS is the statutory child protection agency which services the ACT region. CYPS has legislative responsibility under the Children and Young People Act 2008 for facilitating and coordinating services across government for the care and protection of children and young people believed to be at risk of harm. This involves assessing risk and working with families and other professionals to resolve issues that compromise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. CYPS provides a continuum of service delivery to children and young people considered ‘at risk’ of serious abuse and harm.