In the News: Emma, Nathan Share Foster Caring Experience
The Daily Liberal reports on the need in Western NSW for more foster carers such as Challenge Children’s Services carers Emma and Nathan.
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In the News: Kids in Care Speak Out Against Social Stigma
SBS reports on the negative stereotypes often faced by young people in care and our Fostering NSW campaign for more foster carers. Featuring Creating Links foster carer Glai Dixon.
Media Release: Foster Care Week 2016 – Be Part of an Amazing Journey, Foster a Child’s Future
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) is using Foster Care Week 2016, which runs from September 11 to 17, to promote the rewards of foster caring in a bid to help fill a shortage in NSW of more than 600 carers. Now into its 26th year, Foster Care Week launches today with ACWA’s annual […]
Media Release: Child Welfare – It’s a Long Term Commitment
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) says all children in care have a right to be nurtured and cared for in safe, healing environments, and that the overwhelming majority of carers responsible for these children are dedicated to doing just this. The NSW out-of-home care sector comprises 13,000 carers who care for nearly 20,000 […]
Media Release: ‘Cheap Shots’ Unhelpful on Vexed Issue of Child Protection
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) has expressed dismay over claims by the Public Service Association (PSA) of an apparent ‘crisis’ within NSW child protection services. Acting Deputy CEO Dr Wendy Foote said while the union reports of young children being forced to sleep on the floors of government offices are deeply concerning, they […]