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OzChild is the largest provider of evidence-based programs for children, young people and families in Australia.
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Now delivering this life-changing program in South Australia, Treatment Foster Care Oregon is a program that supports young people with complex behaviours. Find out how you can become a treatment foster carer.
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Treatment Foster Care Oregon is a specialised foster care program that supports young people with complex behaviours. We're looking for individuals or couples interested in becoming treatment foster carers.
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Be a Specialised Foster Carer
Specialised foster carers are an integral part of our evidence-based program Treatment Foster Care Oregon. Be part of this life-changing program today.
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Join us and find your career at OzChild as we strive to ensure brighter futures for children, young people and families. View all our current vacancies.
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International Day of Families 2026: Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing
15 May marks the International Day f Families, a moment for the world to recognise the vital role families play in shaping our societies. The theme for 2026 is “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing” – highlighting that strong families are the foundation of strong communities.
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Jesse’s story
Jesse’s experience in foster care was positive. And that’s exactly why he’s speaking up.
Emily’s Story
At just nine years old, Emily* entered the Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) program after experiencing a series of unstable placements. Although she couldn’t recall all of them, Emily remembered…
Harry’s Story
When Harry* was found wandering the streets of St Kilda, his story was a heartbreaking one. At just eight years old, he didn’t exist on any official records—no birth certificate,…
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 more than 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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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.
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