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Definition

Short term group-home placement (up to 3 months) for children and young people aged 9-14 years with low and medium needs that are in or at risk of imminent entry into an Alternative Care Arrangement or Individual Placement Arrangement

ICM should be considered when every effort has been made to place them with relatives/kin, a foster carer, or contracted out of home care placement. 

ICM arrangements include: 

  • Group, 4 bed model shared with other children/young people
  • Home-like accommodation (e.g. house, unit, serviced apartment)
  • House manager and direct care staff provided by staff from a residential care accredited agency
  • Up to 3 months duration (extension possible if required)

 

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