(3) In carrying out his or her duties under this section, the probation
and social welfare officer shall bear in mind the wishes of the child.
(4) When a child is placed with a foster family, it shall be the
responsibility of the probation and social welfare officer to communicate
with the guardians or parents of the child, to inform them of the progress of
the child and to arrange a trial period for the child to be at home as soon as
it is appropriate.
(5) The probation and social welfare officer shall visit the child
during the trial period at home and make plans for the future of the child in
consultation with the foster parents.
33.
Interim supervision order and interim care order.
(1) A family and children court may, on hearing information on oath
by a probation and social welfare officer, or an authorised person, that a child
is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, make an interim
supervision order or an interim care order in respect of the child.
(2) An interim order may not be made unless a child is suffering or
is likely to suffer significant harm as described in section 21.
(3) The maximum period for an interim order is three months, but the
court may prescribe a lesser period.
(4) If the probation and social welfare officer wishes to recommend
a full care or supervision order, he or she shall present a report to the court
during the period of the interim order.
34.
Exclusion order.
(1) A family and children court may, in addition to, or in proceedings
for a supervision order, care order, interim supervision or interim care order,
make an exclusion order prohibiting a named person from having contact
with the child or with the child and persons looking after the child.
(2) Before making an exclusion order, a family and children court
shall be satisfied that it is necessary for the protection of the child and to
safeguard the child’s welfare.
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