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Khyl’s story

Khyl’s time in care hasn’t been easy, he comes with baggage, his trauma.

This World Care Day Khyl shares his story about being in out-of-home care and living with OzChild foster Carer, Emily.

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Kai’s story

Kai* entered foster care in January 2020 aged 14. When he arrived, he had been diagnosed with moderate depression, social anxiety and moderate OCD and he had been refusing to take his medication for some time.

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Bella’s story

Bella and her parents were referred to OzChild’s Stepping Stones to School (SS2S) program by her kindergarten teacher. Five-year-old Bella was attending her second year of four-year-old kinder.

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The Mitchell family’s story

The Mitchell family remind us of the increasing issue of adolescent violence in the home and the impact that programs like FFT can have.

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Dylan’s story

Dylan is just eight years old; he has been in our Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) program for nine months. Read more about Dylan’s remarkable story.

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Chrissy’s story

We had about an hour’s notice, but we were prepared, we had a bed, a cot, some clothes, and some other basics. Read more about Chrissy’s remarkable story.

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Jane’s story

Although it has not been an easy journey, Jane’s progress has been remarkable since being placed in the TFCO program and she continues to show positive signs with her new carers. Read more about Jane’s remarkable story.

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The Harrington family’s story

Thanks to the support of our team in the South West, the Harrington family were provided with an integrated service experience that was responsive to their expressed goals and need in real time. Hear more about their story now.

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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.

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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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Amber’s story

With the help of the parenting program SafeCare®, Amber and her children’s lives have been turned around. Find out more about Amber’s story now.

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The Rogers family’s story

Thanks to the Functional Family Therapy program, this family of six have strengthened their family ties and built better relationships. Hear more about their story now.

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