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Kids in care

There are six booklets in the kids in care series available from Legal Aid NSW.

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DCJ want to talk about my kids: what will happen?

Kids in care: Booklet 1

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Going to the Children's Court

Kids in care: Booklet 2

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Things have changed and I want my kids back: what can I do?

Kids in care: Booklet 3

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The Children’s Court made a decision I am unhappy about

Kids in care: Booklet 4

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What happens when my kids are in care?

Kids in care: Booklet 5

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and care

Kids in care: Booklet 6

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