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Leading Community Service Organisation OzChild launches new program to keep children and young people in Victoria from entering out-of-home care OzChild is working with at-risk families in Western Melbourne, Brimbank…
Our evidence-based approach
OzChild is dedicated to achieving better outcomes for children, young people and families through the delivery of Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare (FFT-CW)
LEARN MOREOur evidence-based approach
OzChild is dedicated to achieving better outcomes for children, young people and families through the delivery of programs like FFT, FFT-CW, TFCO and MST-CAN.
LEARN MORESpecialised foster care
Treatment Foster Care Oregon is a specialised foster care program that supports children and young people with complex behaviours. Find out how you can become a specialised foster carer.
LEARN MOREBecome a foster carer today
Children and young people have become increasingly vulnerable due to COVID-19. We need new foster carers to ensure we can give kids a chance.
LEARN MOREOur evidence-based approach
OzChild is dedicated to achieving better outcomes for children, young people and families through the delivery of programs like FFT-CW, TFCO and SafeCare®.
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The OzChild story
OzChild is a leading child welfare organisation committed to improving the lives of at-risk children, young people and families in our community.
For nearly 170 years, OzChild has been working hard to provide a better future for those in our care, with the belief that every child and young person deserves the chance to shine.
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Our Evidence-Based
Approach
We are the largest provider of evidence-based and evidence-informed programs in Australia and are dedicated to achieving real outcomes for the children, young people and families in our care.
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Foster & Kinship Care
Our foster and kinship care programs find safe and loving homes for children and young people in need, whilst providing full training and support to our community of carers.
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Prevention &
Strengthening Families
Strengthening Families
Our prevention and strengthening services support families through the delivery of early intervention and evidence-based programs, with the aim to strengthen and repair relationships.
Learn more nowImportant health & wellbeing information
Find out how we are supporting our carers, children, young people and their family members as well as OzChild staff during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Hear from Tammy, the biological child of OzChild foster carers, Chrissy & Kane.
The enjoyment the simple things bring to kids, such as building a tower out of blocks, playing mums and dads with dolls, or just kids playing with their friends. Every kid should have the right to do these things.
Our success Stories
View all Victoria’s story
Victoria has settled into family life well and now talks with a sense of hope and optimism about her future including her desire to travel and live overseas.
William’s story
Since being placed in the specialised foster care program, Treatment Foster Care Oregon, William has made great progress at home and school. Read more about William’s remarkable story.
Leo’s story
With the help of the specialised foster care program Treatment Foster Care Oregon, Leo’s* behaviour improved remarkably. Find out more about Leo’s story now.
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