NRS-14818 | Family casework (C) files [Ward Services Branch, Department of Community Services]

These files relate to the welfare of children and young persons to 18 years of age of families experiencing financial or emotional distress. Although the information on each file varies they include brief histories of family background, reports on natural parents, children admitted or committed to the care of the Minister as State Wards or committed to Departmental institutions, and on foster home placements. Also included is correspondence concerning meeting of natural parents and their children, name changes and requests for adoptions. If a ward is re-united with the natural family, put up for adoption or marries (by applying to the Courts) the file is discontinued; otherwise, files on State Wards are discontinued at the age of 18 years. (19/11204-307). 104 boxes. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.