57 Child (Care, Protection and Adoption) Act SAINT LUCIA No. 8 of 2018 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PRELIMINARY 1. Short title 2. Interpretation 3. Purpose PART I ADMINISTRATION 4. Functions of the Minister 5. Designation of child care service 6. Functions of the Director 7. Request for service from agencies 8. Delegation 9. Committees PART II REQUEST, REPORT, INVESTIGATION AND ASSESSMENT 10. Request for assistance from parent or child 11. Response to request 12. Alternative dispute resolution 13. Report of child in need of care or protection 14. Protection of person 15. Investigation and assessment 16. Conduct of investigation and assessment 17. Order for the provision of information or assistance 18. Report of investigation and assessment 19. Action by Director 20. Warrant 21. Assumption of care responsibility by the Director 22. Prompt application to court for a care order 23. Record of report and subsequent action