Child-centred Family Justice Fund

The federal Child-centred Family Justice Strategy was given a five-year mandate (2003 - 2008). The overall objective of the Strategy is three-fold: in cases of separation or divorce,

(i) to promote decisions tailored to the individual needs of the children;
(ii) to promote a family justice system that facilitates the timely resolution of family law matters; and,
(iii) to increase compliance with parenting arrangements and child support obligations.

To achieve this, the Department of Justice established the Child-centred Family Justice Fund. The Fund is made up of three components:

1. Family Justice Initiatives
2. Pilot Projects
3. Public Legal Education and Information (PLEI) and Professional Training