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Adoption Files

The Adoption Files held by Family Spirit date back to 1967. The files contain all information relating to the adoption of each child, from the birth to post adoption contacts. Biographical information about the birth parents is attached, along with counselling records and interview notes. Details of the adoptive parents are, along with their application…

Residential Care Client Files, CatholicCare Hunter-Manning Social Services

The Residential Care Client Files held by CatholicCare Hunter-Manning Social Services relate to children and young people who were part of the residential care program operated by Centacare Newcastle (later known as CatholicCare Hunter-Manning Social Services). The content of these files varies from child to child and over time; some are more comprehensive than others….

Adoption Files, CatholicCare Hunter-Manning Social Services

Adoption Files is an archival series held by CatholicCare Hunter-Manning Social Services. The records date back to around 1960. They are filed alphabetically by the adoptive parents’ surname. They contain information on a number of forms, such as the parents’ names and personal details, and details about the adoption of children. Some files also contain…

Short Term Foster Care Program: Client Files, CatholicCare Hunter-Manning Social Services

Short Term Foster Care Program: Client Files is an archival series held by CatholicCare Hunter-Manning Social Services that related to the Short Term Foster Care Program run by Centacare Newcastle. The foster care program commenced when the residential care program closed. The files (1997-present) comprise two filing cabinet drawers, and contain case notes, including information…

Client Files (incomplete), Carisbrook

Client Files (incomplete) is a series of files, relating to Carisbrook. The information recorded varies from file to file. All files comprise basic personal information about the child, while some also have school reports, photographs and medical information. Quantity: 3 boxes (87 files). These records are held by BaptistCare. Access Conditions For access to these…

Client Files, Kings Langley Substitute Care for Adolescents

These Client Files include the following information: referral sheets; initial client assessment forms; admission forms; medical history (including medication given and medical consultations); client daily information files; school information; living skills information; client case notes; family case notes; other reports pertaining to the family and the client; and Alternate Care Committee data collection forms. These…

Client Files, Pathways

The Client Files, Pathways, are records created during the period when Baptist Community Services ran the Pathways Adolescent Unit (1991-2008) and the Pathways Out of Home Care Youth Accommodation Service (2008-2013). The Client Files include the following information: referral sheets; initial client assessment forms; admission forms; medical history (including medication given and medical consultations); client…

Accommodation Book, Ruhamah

The Accommodation Book lists admission and discharge dates of the girls who entered the Ruhamah program between 2 July 1981 and 5 March 1984. It appears that files survive for only five of the girls admitted in this period. Quantity: 1 book. These records are held by BaptistCare. Access Conditions For access to these records…

Client Files (incomplete), Thorington

Client Files (incomplete) is a series of files, relating to Thorington. The information recorded varies from file to file. All files comprise basic personal information about the child, while some also have school reports, photographs and medical information. Quantity: 2 boxes (23 files). These records are held by BaptistCare. Access Conditions For access to these…

Client Files (incomplete), Karingal Children’s Home

Client Files (incomplete) from Karingal Children’s Home is a series of files. The information recorded varies from file to file. All files comprise basic personal information about the child, while some also have school reports, photographs and medical information. Quantity: 2 boxes (13 files). These records are held by BaptistCare. Access Conditions For access to…