CODE 1 Residential care Where placement is in a residential building whose purpose is to provide placements for children and where there are paid staff. CODE 2 Family group home Where the child is placed in a residential home owned by the state or territory but where there is a carer who lives in this home. CODE 3 Grandparents CODE 4 Other relative/kin care Includes family members (other than parents or grandparents) or a person known to the child and/or family (based on a pre-existing relationship). CODE 5 Foster care Where the carers are paid a regular allowance for the child’s support by a government authority or non-government organisation. The carers are registered, licensed or approved as foster parents by an authorised department or non-government organisation. CODE 6 Other home-based care Any other home based care not listed above. CODE 7 Supported independent living Including private board and lead tenant households. This type of care is arranged and supported by the department e.g. rent and bills are paid for. CODE 8 Other type of care Placements that do not fit into the above categories. CODE 9 Not stated/inadequately described Where the type of care is not known. |