The centres, under the diocese of Mendi and archdiocese of Mount Hagen, yesterday (April 23) received licences recognising them as the state’s partner to care for vulnerable children.
These licences are the first to be issued under “Out of Home Care”, the newest provision included in the Lukautim Pikinini Act (LPA).
It allows for the licenced care centre to remove any child in danger from within the community, provide a temporary shelter and eventually return them to a permanent home.
