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Child and Family Welfare Act 2017

National Parliment Country Resources Solomon Islands 20 February 2017 Legislation/regulation

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An Act to provide for the welfare and protection of children and, in particular, to strengthen families and promote the wellbeing of children; to ensure that families and communities receive advice and support in caring for their children; to provide for children who are in need of care and protection and to give certain powers to social welfare officers in their role to provide for the welfare of families, and for related matters

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