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South Australia - Glossary Term

Children's Files (1920 - 1966)

From
1920
To
1966
Categories
Type of record
Alternative Names
  • c.f. (Acronym)
  • C/F (Acronym)
  • Client Files (Later known as)

The term children's files was used to refer to government files containing information, correspondence and other documents related to children in state care. These files were kept by the State Children's Council and its successors. From the mid 1960's these were referred to as client files.

Timeline

 1920 - 1966 Children's Files
       1966 - Client Files

Prepared by: Karen George and Gary George