Caring Families Aotearoa

Caring Families Aotearoa is here to support caregiver families who open their homes and hearts to children and young people.

We provide training, encouragement, advocacy, information and support to caregiver families, throughout New Zealand, so that the placement has the best possible chance of success.

We deliver practical, ongoing support for caregiving families including:

- specialised training programs and materials to help caregivers
- connecting new caregivers with others near them for mutual support
- peer support groups for caregivers
- advice on understanding Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children policies, court and legal issues and other Government departments
- telephone, online and face to face support for caregivers facing challenging situations with their children and/or the system.

Services Offered: fostercare, youth, caregiving, oranga tamariki,