Community Services took your child. You need to go to Court (easy read)

Use this webpage if you live in NSW. This webpage is about what happens when Community Services take your child and you need to go to Court.

It explains each step in the Court process, from Day 1 in Court to the Final Order. It talks about foster care, Care Plans, Consent Orders, hearings and what the magistrate decides.

The webpage has links to other helpful fact sheets, including What is foster care?, Day 1 in Court, Establishment and your choices, What is a Care Plan?, and New words. It helps you understand what to do and how a lawyer or support person can help you.