Prevention and Strengthening Families

Family Worx, brings together our experience in the delivery of evidence-based programs (FFT-CW and SafeCare) and evidence informed practice (Common Elements).

Stepping Stones to School is an early intervention school-readiness program which supports at-risk families.

OzChild facilitates and is a founding member of the Koorie Early Years Network (KEYN) which operates in South-West Victoria.

The Families First program aims to help children and young people remain at home, as well as supporting those in out-of-home foster care when they return home.

Family law services help parents, grandparents and foster carers to focus on the best interests of their children.

The Intensive Therapeutic Program provides support to children and families living in the Bayside Peninsula area, where there are concerns about child and family wellbeing.

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a family and home-based treatment that strives to change how young people function in their natural settings in ways that promote positive social behaviour.

The Orange Door is a multi-agency partnership bringing together Family Violence services, Family Support Services and Men’s Behaviour Change programs.

The SafeCare® Model is an evidence-based parenting program for parents of children aged 0-5 who are at-risk of, or have been reported for child neglect or physical abuse.

School Focused Youth Services (SFYS) support young people at school, ensuring they remain connected and engaged with education, and have the best chance to excel.

The Targeted Care Packages program supports children and young people to sustain their current placements, as well as with the establishment of new placements.

The Together Again Program provides reunification assessments for children returning from a foster care program to care with their biological parents.

Give back to your local community by becoming an OzChild volunteer. At OzChild, we have a number of foster care volunteer programs to suit varying levels of commitment.