SA foster carer payment 'nowhere near covers the cost of raising children'

South Australian foster carers are calling on all political parties to commit to increasing carer payments, amid concerns some are experiencing “pressing and longstanding” financial strain as they dip into their own pockets to look after children under the guardianship.

Call to "open hearts and homes" to foster children post-pandemic

South Australians are being urged to consider becoming foster carers in the wake of COVID-19, as part of a new government campaign to be launched this week.

Child Protection Minister Rachel Sanderson. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily

SA foster carers on rise but more doors need to open

The State Government has reached its target of recruiting 50 new foster families this year, with the Child Protection Minister now urging people outside the traditional foster carer stereotype to consider opening their doors to at-risk children.

Aboriginal women working for cultural connection in child protection system

A group of five Aboriginal women and two men been tasked by the Department for Child Protection to develop a new model for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care to keep them connected to their culture.

Who would be mad enough to choose to care?

A recent Supreme Court decision exposes South Australian foster carers to significant risks when volunteering to ‘parent’ on behalf of the state, argues Kelly Ryan.