CYFS definition
Examples of CYFS in a sentence
If necessary, the school will also refer the matter to CYFS, Truancy Services, the New Zealand Police or any other appropriate outside agencies.
Any issue that is unresolved by Step B (above) shall be referred to the CAPSLO CYFS Division Director and/or Executive Director and to the SELPA Director (or his/her designee) for resolution.
This responsibility may include the re-notification to CYFS of previously established ‘Notifier Concerns’ and the notification to CYFS of families who do not attend or participate in agreed plans for support and services.
Department of Health staff will ensure that CYFS are notified in the instance where services/support are withdrawn or unable to be provided by them or refused by the family.
This requires that staff be attentive and respond to initial suspicions of child abuse or neglect and act to confidently engage with CYFS as the statutory authority for child protection.
Any capital expenditures less than $10,000 will be expensed in CYFS operating budget.