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
Upper North News – August 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa tēnei Matariki / Warm greetings to you all this Matariki, Matariki is such an important part of the Māori calendar and there are so many great online resources to help understand and enjoy it’s meaning. Click the button below to read...
Auckland News – August 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all,Well Matariki has come and gone for another year and as you know it signifies a time to gather with family and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and plan for the future. I do hope some...
Auckland South / Waikato News – August 2020
Tēnā koutou katoa / Greetings to all, August is traditionally a month of wet and wild weather and many believe that weather affects the behaviour of our children. Couple that with still so much uncertainty in the world, things can start to feel a little overwhelming....
North West News – August 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, I’ve been wondering how you are supporting your tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) to make sense of what’s happening around them in the world at the moment, especially while we manage our own...
Central North News – August 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa /Warm greetings to you all, The star cluster Matariki (also known as the Pleiades, Seven Sisters, or Subaru!) appears in our skies in the month of Pipiri (June–July), marking the start of the Māori New Year. This is the coldest time...
East Coast News – August 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, Even though its winter time and we like to hibernate inside during these months, Matariki has been upon us. The star cluster, Matariki (also known as the Pleiades, Seven Sisters, or Subaru!) appears in our...