Kinship care, fostering family ties.

Personalised support for kinship carers to develop the skills needed for child or youth care.

Kinship care

Keeping children within families.

The Kinship Care program receives all referrals from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), Child Protection, and provides vital support to relatives and members of a child or young person’s social network who take on the responsibility of care when they cannot live with their parents. When a child’s safety is at risk, or they cannot be reunited with their parents, placement with relatives or kin is the preferred option.

Kinship care allows children to remain connected to family, culture, identity and community.

Designed for children and carers

Our program supports both newly established and long-term kinship carers on behalf of DFFH Child Protection. We provide information and advice on local services, supports, and community engagement. We work alongside carers to navigate the challenges of raising young people and advocate for improved outcomes where needed.

We support children in their day-to-day needs, including engagement and success in school, connection within their community, support with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and referrals to allied health services and assessments where required.

We also assist children to maintain safe and meaningful connections to their biological families, including supporting supervised contact and promoting ongoing relationships where appropriate.

Access to financial, legal, and community support

Through our program, carers have access to financial, legal, and community support, ensuring they have the resources and tools they need to provide the best possible care for their loved ones.

Our program offers a variety of social activities, including cooking groups and support groups, that enable carers to connect with others and build a
support network.

As a critical part of the child welfare system, we remain committed to supporting relatives and members of a child or young person’s social network who take on the responsibility of providing care.

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To find out more about our kinship care programs, get in touch with our team today.

Call us on

(03) 9192 8100

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