Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers - SA Inc (CF&KC-SA) is the peak representative body for foster and kinship carers (Carers) in South Australia.
CF&KC-SA aims to improve the lives of children and young people in care through provision of services valuing and supporting Carer families to sustain strong and positive relationships.
CF&KC-SA offers opportunities for Carers to:
- Connect with other Carers;
- Receive information about caring;
- Access help and advocate for change; and
- Discuss issues and receive support from a peer – someone who understands and can share caring experiences.
Latest figures for South Australia
As at 31 May 2019
Source: Department for Child Protection
Number of children and young people in foster care in South Australia
1,523
Number of children and young people in kinship care in South Australia
1,840
Percentage of children and young people living with foster care families
44.9
Percentage of children and young people living with kinship care families
54.2
"The support I have received from CF&KC-SA has been so helpful -- it's given me the confidence to continue caring." (Carer)