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Foster Care Awareness Week

Foster Care Awareness Week is an annual celebration held every March. It’s a special week that is all about celebrating YOU; our wonderful caregiver members who put in the mahi every day to care for some of Aotearoa’s most vulnerable children.

In 2026, Foster Care Awareness Week extended into a month of celebrations! We hosted 14 special events to show our appreciation for caregivers, including appreciation morning teas, Heart of Healing Care workshops, a pottery class and other whānau get togethers.

Check out some photos and highlights below.

Feedback from our Caregivers

I just wanted to say a big thank you for yesterday. I totally enjoyed meeting everyone, having lunch together, also receiving the awesome gift pack. You’re amazing-thanks again, have a good day.🥰

Morena, just like to say thank you for the beautiful day y’day. Our hikoi, our kōrero, meeting new whānau and making connections. Our beautiful kai, our wonderful gifts. Just blown away. Absolutely beautiful mahi thank you so much …Ka kite arohanui caregivers, very much appreciated!

Thank you very much for yesterday. B and I really enjoyed our afternoon. Lovely to meet other families too.

Share your Feedback

Did you attend one of our Foster Care Awareness Events and want to share your feedback? We would love to hear from you!

Fill in our quick feedback form below. Your voice helps to shape future caregiver events.

 

 

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Looking for more events?

We host a number of regional and national events every year, from Foster Care Awareness Week events, Family Fun Days, Matariki events and the Excellence in Foster Care Awards, we strive to provide inviting events for everyone!