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South Australian Child Protection Award winners announced
Congratulations to all of the finalists and award winners!
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New round of Dame Roma Mitchell grants now open
The second round of the Dame Roma Mitchell biannual grants for 2021 is now open
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SA Dental service for children and young people in care
Children and young people in care, or who have been in care, may be eligible for free or low cost dental and orthodontic services.
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Investing in their future
New hub for priority access to services for children and young people in care and who have left care
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Stop the spread
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Latest News
Latest News
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New report reveals strong progress on child protection initiatives
19/10/21Vulnerable South Australian families are receiving more support than ever before thanks to new, innovative programs and whole-of-government reforms being delivered across areas such as health, education, criminal justice, human services and child protection. -
Better support for young people leaving care is one step closer
07/10/21Young people with complex needs living in residential care will soon be able to take their next steps into adult life with greater confidence and support, thanks to an innovative new program to be trialled in South Australia. -
More residential care homes to make a difference for children and young people in regional SA
01/10/21More homes will be available for young people unable to live with their birth families in regional South Australia, with DCP set to expand its residential care services in the Riverland and Limestone Coast. -
Innovative foster and kinship care program launched
13/09/21South Australia’s dedicated foster and kinship carers will be further supported through a new, innovative program to be trialled in South Australia for the first time.
Department for Child Protection
https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au
23 Oct 2021 1:42 am