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Children who are or have been in care are eligible to attend preschool after their 3rd birthday.
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Latest News
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COVID-19 one-off cash boost for our foster and kinship carers
20/03/20South Australia’s foster and kinship carers will receive a one-off, immediate $200 payment from the State Government for each child or young person in their care in a bid to help families buy essential cleaning and hygiene products to help slow the spread of coronavirus. -
Better supporting our young people in care to age 21
16/03/20A State Government policy extending foster and kinship care payments to support young people up to age 21 is showing early signs of success, with many young South Australians opting to stay at home with their families beyond age 18. -
1 year as the department's Lead Psychiatric Director
25/02/20With a background in child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health, Prue entered the Department for Child Protection in February 2019 eager to support staff to manage complex cases and embed more therapeutic approaches. -
New pilot program to provide culturally specific support to kinship carers of Aboriginal children and young people
04/02/20A two-year pilot program will support new kinship carers to keep Aboriginal children and young people connected to culture and community, leading to better long-term outcomes.