The functions of the Minister are —
(a) to establish goals, objectives and guidelines for the delivery of child safety, well-being, care, protection and adoption;
(b) to promote a partnership approach between the Government and agencies or corporations respecting the care and protection of a child;
(c) to enter into an agreement and establish a procedure and protocol aimed at promoting the care and protection of a child and ensure that the agreement, procedure and protocol are implemented;
(d) to ensure that there is coordination between Government and a non-governmental agency in a matter relating to child care, protection and adoption; and
(e) to administer this Act.