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Modernising our in care system to meet children's individual needs
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Creating a brighter future for vulnerable families and children in South Australia
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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
Latest News
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Rosie training program simulates the real world of child protection
20/01/20An interactive simulated training program is helping social workers at the Department for Child Protection (DCP) learn to better manage risk and improve decision-making by getting them to work through real-life situations. -
Families to receive earlier support to keep children safe
16/01/20At-risk families in need of support to better care for their children will receive specialised help thanks to a new program, which aims to keep families together. -
Carer’s bushfire plan keeps family safe
18/12/19A carer’s bushfire plan was recently put into action on the Yorke Peninsula, helping her family to evacuate safely in highly dangerous conditions. -
South Australian young people attend CREATE conference in Melbourne
17/12/19The Department for Child Protection recently supported approximately 30 young people with a care experience to attend the CREATE ‘Voices in Action’ conference at the Melbourne Zoo, along with a number of department staff and carers.