Who is Caring Families Aotearoa?
Caring Families Aotearoa (formerly Fostering Kids New Zealand) was formed more than 40 years ago to help caregiving families. We are here to support families who open their homes and hearts to tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) in need of care and protection.
Our Support for you as a Caregiver
Strong support is vital to ensure stable and secure homes for children in care.
It is so important you never feel alone during your caregiving journey.
Caring Families Aotearoa offers a variety of support, advocacy and information
to meet your individual needs.
Caring Families Aotearoa provides training and learning opportunities to help you in your caregiving role.
News
East Coast News – December 2020
Kia Ora Koutou, Due to unforeseen circumstances we are very sad to announce that Dorothy Waitoa is now not able to continue in the role of East Coast Regional Coordinator. We wish Dot all the best for the future. This year more than any other, I have been keenly...
Lower South News – December 2020
Mere Kirihimete (Merry Christmas) everyone! This year more than any other, I have been keenly aware of the challenges that you have all faced. You continuously demonstrate your strength as you care and advocate for yourselves and tamariki and rangatahi in your care....
Otago News – December 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, As my time as the Otago Regional Coordinator finishes and I am sorting out my office (its amazing what I have found!), it is an opportunity to reflect on my time, meeting and working with some amazing...
Canterbury News – December 2020
Mere Kirihimete (Merry Christmas) everyone This year more than any other, I have been keenly aware of the challenges that you have all faced. You continuously demonstrate your strength as you care and advocate for yourselves and tamariki and rangatahi in your care....
CEO’s Christmas Message
Meri Kirihimete - Merry ChristmasAs Christmas draws closer, and the end of the year is in sight, I would like to take this moment to thank each and every one of you wonderful caregivers. This year hasn’t been an easy one. With the emotional, physical and financial...
Upper South News – December 2020
Meri Kirihimete from the Upper South region. Well, what can I say that hasn’t already been said about this extraordinary year that is coming to a close! Except to say, that I feel very blessed to be in Aotearoa and part of an amazing care community in the Upper South....