foster care

Monday, September 16

Apology a turning point for Centacare cultural consultant

For Brigitte Goepfert, February 13, the day of the National Apology, will always be the day she found freedom. However, it is also a painful reminder that her identity was stolen at birth.

Acting the part in Year 12

Busy carving out a name for herself in the film and television industry last year, Indigenous actress Shantae Barnes-Cowan says completing Year 12 always remained a priority.

Alicia Remedios

Helping the vulnerable across continents

Growing up in a land of contrasts piqued Alicia Remedios’ social conscience early in life.

Potential foster carers encouraged to ‘give it a go’

As the need for foster carers in South Australia continues to grow, Centacare Catholic Family Services is urging potential candidates to not be discouraged by the application, assessment and training process involved.

Foster care at crisis point

Demand for foster care in South Australia is at “crisis” point with a national report showing more foster carers are leaving the child protection system than being recruited.

Elly’s caring heart fosters hope

In Foster and Kinship Carers’ Week, Elly talks about being raised by her grandparents and their influence on her as a mother and foster carer.