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*Refer you to a ''community resource''. The Ministry may open a file and want to track your progress with the resource. | *Refer you to a ''community resource''. The Ministry may open a file and want to track your progress with the resource. | ||
*Provide you with ''family support services''. In some cases, the Ministry <span class="noglossary">will</span> ask you to sign a ''family support service agreement'' which enables them to arrange counselling, parenting support, up to six days a month of ''respite care'', and other support in your home. A family support worker <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be assigned to your <span class="noglossary">case</span>. A family support service agreement can be for a period of six months, and then renewed after that. | *Provide you with ''family support services''. In some cases, the Ministry <span class="noglossary">will</span> ask you to sign a ''family support service agreement'' which enables them to arrange counselling, parenting support, up to six days a month of ''respite care'', and other support in your home. A family support worker <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be assigned to your <span class="noglossary">case</span>. A family support service agreement can be for a period of six months, and then renewed after that. | ||
*If you are facing a crisis that means you are temporarily unable to care for the children in your home (even with the supports mentioned above), the Ministry may ask you to sign a ''voluntary care agreement'' and place your children in foster care for a period of up to | *If you are facing a crisis that means you are temporarily unable to care for the children in your home (even with the supports mentioned above), the Ministry may ask you to sign a ''voluntary care agreement'' and place your children in foster care for a period of up to 3 months for children under 5 years of age and up to 6 months for older children. If the crisis continues, the Ministry <span class="noglossary">may</span> apply to Court for temporary custody orders. If you think this may happen to you, you should speak with a lawyer or advocate or apply for legal aid. | ||
*If your child has a permanent or long-term <span class="noglossary">disability</span>, the Ministry may put you in touch with their Community Living Department and have you sign a ''special needs agreement'', through which they can provide respite care and in-home supports. The first special needs agreement can be for a period of six months, and renewed after that. You <span class="noglossary">will</span> be asked to pay something for the care provided, based on your income. | *If your child has a permanent or long-term <span class="noglossary">disability</span>, the Ministry may put you in touch with their Community Living Department and have you sign a ''special needs agreement'', through which they can provide respite care and in-home supports. The first special needs agreement can be for a period of six months, and renewed after that. You <span class="noglossary">will</span> be asked to pay something for the care provided, based on your income. | ||
