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This service is available to kinship families who are currently involved in the Child Protection system and have a statutory order in place. The Placement and Support service receives referrals from Child Protection only.

The Placement and Support service has been operating for a number of years and provides specialised support to the most vulnerable of kinship families.

What does the Placement and Support service offer?

• Support during the first six months of the statutory placement
• Assistance to kinship carers and extended family members to become self-managing and less dependent on ongoing professional involvement
• Case management & support for some families requiring longer term support

In 2011 OzChild celebrates 160 years of caring for children! OzChild is Australia's oldest independent, not-for-profit, children's charity, with a history of caring for children which dates back to 1851. We continue to care for children, support families and strengthen the potential and life opportunities of children and young people.

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When my family decided to go into the foster care program, we were full of anticipation and curiosity. We knew that it would be rewarding, but we under-estimated just how rewarding it could be.  The experiences I have had over the several years of fostering have been funny, educating, challenging and emotional.

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