What is FACS called now?
Communities and Justice are the main government agency in NSW that protects children. They used to be called ‘FACS’ and ‘DOCS’ but are now the Department of Communities and Justice.
Is FACS now DCJ?
The New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) is a former department of the Government of New South Wales and was previously responsible for the delivery of services to some of the most disadvantaged individuals, families and communities in the state of New South Wales, Australia until July …
Who is the Minister for Family and Community Services NSW?
Natasha Maclaren-Jones
Natasha Maclaren-Jones Please refer to our correspondence policy for more information.
What can FACS do?
Basically, FaCS are trying to work out if children have already been exposed to risks like domestic violence and drugs and alcohol or if there is a risk of it happening in the future. FaCS are working out whether the risks are real and what can be done to reduce them in the future.
Who is the Minister responsible for Service NSW?
Minister Victor Dominello
Victor Dominello entered NSW Parliament in 2008 and since 2011 has held several ministerial portfolios. In 2019 he was sworn in as the first Minister for Customer Service. In 2021 he was appointed to the additional responsibility of Minister for Digital.
Who is the Minister for Department of Communities and justice?
Minister for Families and Communities and the Minister for Disability Services, presently the Hon. Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC.
Who is FaCS and what is their role in child protection?
2. What are FaCS trying to find out? The FaCS caseworkers are trying to find out if your children are at risk of significant harm. Basically, FaCS are trying to work out if children have already been exposed to risks like domestic violence and drugs and alcohol or if there is a risk of it happening in the future.