These programs aim to ensure that individuals, children and families function in society to the best of their ability, by providing services to strengthen and restore fragile or damaged family relationships. Many of these programs are accessed through the network of Local Offices located throughout the State. They include community-based support through child care and parent support and education . Accommodation assistance is available for people who are homeless, on low incomes or in crisis.
Protection is available for victims of child abuse.
Crisis, short term support and referrals to a range of options are available for victims of domestic violence. A range of options is provided to care for children who are not with their families. Assistance with heating, spectacles and intra-ocular implants is also available from Local Offices. The service provides information and counselling to adopted people, birth parents, relatives and adoptive parents.