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  • Who can say OK

    Information about making decisions for children in care.

  • How DCP works

    Information for carers about how the department operates.

  • Resources for carers

    Helpful websites and tools curated for carers.

  • Become a carer

    Interested in becoming a carer? Take our quiz!

National Foster & Kinship Care Virtual Conference

National Foster & Kinship Care Virtual Conference

Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers SA (CF&KC-SA) are thrilled to be hosting the National Foster & Kinship Care Virtual Conference 11-12 June 2021.

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Statement of Commitment

Statement of Commitment

Foster and kinship carers’ vital contribution to supporting vulnerable children and young people is at the heart of a new partnership framework

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information for carers about the Coronavirus

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  • Carer news

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    Carer events

  • NAPLAN for children and young people in care

    12/04/21
    Speak to your caseworker to make sure the child or young person in your care has the right supports in place to participate in NAPLAN this year.
  • Early access to preschool from 3 years for children in care

    17/02/21
    Children in care can attend government preschool for 12 hours per week after their 3rd birthday, and 15 hours per week in the year before they start school. They then may have the option to continue at preschool until they turn 6 years of age, or start school when they reach the eligibility for enrolment.
  • School Card for children and young people in care

    27/01/21
    Carers of children and young people attending government schools will be automatically approved for the School Card Scheme.
  • $100 sports voucher for children in care

    20/01/21
    The SA Government Sports Voucher is available to all primary school children from reception to year 7.
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  • National Foster and Kinship Care Conference

    10 Jun
    Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers SA are hosting the National Foster & Kinship Care Conference from 10-12 June 2021.
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