Difficult moments are part of every relationship. A conversation becomes heated. A child withdraws. A young person lashes out. A carer or practitioner may walk away wondering whether they could
What happens when young people with lived experience of out-of-home care are given the opportunity to decide what stories should be heard? For the young people involved in Challenge Community
The Carers for Kids NSW Carer Recognition Awards celebrate the extraordinary foster carers who go above and beyond for the children and young people in their care. This year, several
There’s a moment many of us will recognise. A child refuses to get ready. Voices rise. The room tightens. What started as a simple request turns into something much bigger.
Stress is something we all experience. For children and young people who have experienced trauma, stress can feel stronger, happen more quickly, and be harder to manage. What might seem
The festive season can be a time of joy and connection, but for many families it also brings added pressure. Routines change, expectations increase, and emotional demands often rise. Carers
Right now, in the Dubbo and western New South Wales region there are children who need a safe, loving place to call home. We need people just like you to
Our Maitland Foster Care team recently hosted a cultural event to celebrate National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, bringing together our young people in care for an afternoon
Earlier this month, our teams came to the office in their favourite PJs to support kids in care on National Pyjama Day! Each year, Pyjama Day raises money for The
At Challenge Community Services, our Foster Care teams are passionate about supporting our young people in care to achieve their goals. We believe that when children and young people are
