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.

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.

Ngarrindjeri woman Deb Moyle is facilitating consultations with kinship and foster carers to develop a plan to ensure young children remain connected to Aboriginal culture in the child protection system. Photo: Supplied

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.