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case study Amy

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:18 am
by seep
Case study

Amy is a 2 year old child who has attended a children service for the last three months.her mother Jessie is 22 year old.Children's service staff have noted that jessie can be socially inappropriate,telling parents who she does not know very personal details,including that she has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and that before she had Amy she tried to commit suicide. the staff are aware that Jessie is a client of a community mental health service but are not sure whether she takes medication.Jessie makes sure Amy is always well dressed and fed and likes to tell everyone about interesting things they have done together.
Last week one of the children's service staff over heard her telling another parent that she thinks Amy is very bright,because everyone says she has such good manners.As Amy's key worker you are concerned that Amy has delayed language development and feel she should have a hearing test and possibly a speech therapy assessment.Today Jessicacame in looking very down and tells a staff member that she has revived an eviction notice from her unit

Q1-if a report is needed,show the steps on the decision tree

Helpline eReporting is now available for mandatory reporters to make child protection reports to Family &
Community Services. eReports are delivered securely and automatically to the Child Protection Helpline for
assessment. eReporting is easily accessible and simple to use. Helpline eReporting must only be used for
non-imminent suspected risk of significant harm reports. All urgent matters must still be made by phone to
the Helpline.
PLEASE NOTE: The Child Protection Helpline will assess and determine whether this report about a
child/young person meets the legislative threshold for 'risk of significant harm'.
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Q2-list some community support organisations or referral services that may be able to support the family

Ans.
Family referal services
human services network
NSW family services



plz suggest is it ok or not