Caring Together is a newsletter for foster and kinship carers in South Australia.
Issue 12
This edition dives into the topic of relationships, including strategies to build and maintain stronger relationships with the child or young person you care for. You can also read about peer groups for Aboriginal children in care, a who’s who on the school campus to support student wellbeing, and opportunities for kinship carers to take part in training.
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Issue 11
In this final edition of Caring Together for 2024 we share with you some key tips and information for supporting children in care during the festive season. We're also highlighting some amazing winners of this year's South Australian Child Protection Awards, the Additionally Approved Carer Program, and carer support events. You'll also find some lovely thank you messages to you, our carers, and highlights from Foster and Kinship Carer Week.
Issue 10
This edition of Caring Together is jam-packed with resources and guidance for carers, along with stories of innovative programs that support children and young people in care.
Issue 9
In this edition, we celebrate the achievements of young people including some of our 2023 Year 12 graduates, put the spotlight on our Stability Post Care initiative and meet a group of foster carers who have developed an innovative support network based around their passion for camping.
Caring Together issue 9 (PDF 4.1 MB) (PDF, 4.0 MB)
Issue 8
In this edition we celebrate the winners of the 2023 South Australian Child Protection Awards, and share social photos from Foster and Kinship Carer Week events across the state. You’ll also find stories on the new Direct Experience Group and a partnership to provide sport and recreational opportunities for children and young people.
Caring Together issue 8, 2023 (PDF, 7.0 MB)
Issue 7
In this edition we welcome our new Chief Executive, Jackie Bray, and hear from a carer who has recently completed the online Caring for children and young people with trauma course. Learn about the signs of developmental delay in children aged 0-5 years, the new Carer Council and a boost to carer payments.
Caring Together issue 7, 2023 (PDF, 3.5 MB)
Issue 6
Our back to school edition of Caring Together includes information on scholarships and grants and our feature story ‘Beyond the first day’, provides tips and support to help children and young people in care settle in to the school year. We also meet two foster carers from Roxby Downs who have welcomed more than 20 children into their home and catch up with the winner of Partnering with Carers Award and the 2022 DCP Recognition Awards.
Caring Together issue 6, 2023 (PDF, 3.8 MB)
Issue 5
In this edition, you’ll find highlights from Foster and Kinship Carer Week, as well as an exciting feature on the South Australian Child Protection Awards - including our Foster and Kinship Carers of the Year. We shine a light on some of our partners and the ways in which they are supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and carers. This issue is also packed with updates and information to support children with disabilities.
Caring Together issue 5, 2022 (PDF, 7.2 MB)
Issue 4
In this edition we welcome our new Minister for Child Protection, find out how Centacare is using our Statement of Commitment in their day-to-day work, and feature a story about supporting children and young people with family contact. We also look at post care services, scholarships at non-government schools, and we meet two foster carers from Port Augusta who have welcomed more than 300 children into their home.
Caring Together issue 4, 2022 (PDF, 2.0 MB)
Issue 3
In this new look issue of Caring Together see our Statement of Commitment, how DCP staff are using it and tips for carers. See inside for a letter from Dr Fiona Arney who was appointed to lead the Independent Inquiry into Foster and Kinship Care. Read about DCP's increased financial support for carers, information about Working with Children Checks and lots more.
Caring Together issue 3, 2022 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Issue 2
In this special issue of Caring Together, we look back on Foster and Kinship Carer Week 2021. See how we celebrated with carers across the state and read messages of thanks from the department. Read about the first ever SA Child Protection Awards, including the winners and finalists for Foster and Kinship Carers of the Year.
Caring Together issue 2, 2021 (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Issue 1
In the inaugural issue of Caring Together you will find information on the Investing in their future initiative for children and young people with a care experience. Read about helping young people transition to high school, school holiday activities, the SA Child Protection Awards and DCP programs supporting care leavers over the age of 18. Lots more inside!