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2021 Foster & Kinship Carer Survey Summary

15 March 2022

During November and December 2021, we asked South Australian foster and kinship carers (Carers) to provide us with frank and fulsome feedback regarding their caring experience. The survey brought to…

CCYP Consultation Groups for young people in care

10 February 2022

Do you wish that your young person’s voice was better heard by those who work within the child protection system? Connecting Foster and Kinship Carers SA is excited to announce…

Covid Update for Carers

19 January 2022

Member Update Dear Members, Over the past seven days we have had an increase in calls from our Carer membership isolating with family members who are COVID positive. As a…

The True Cost of Foster & Kinship Caring in South Australia

21 December 2021

A report entitled ‘The True Cost of Foster & Kinship Caring in South Australia’ has found that carers in the State don’t believe they’re receiving adequate funding to cover the…

Children and Young People (Safety) Inquiry into Foster & Kinship Care Bill

13 December 2021

The 1st December 2021 saw the Children and Young People (Safety) Inquiry into Foster & Kinship Care Bill accepted in the Lower House – a monumental achievement spearheaded by The…