Every year from November to December Family Fun Days are held all around New Zealand. Family Fun Days are local community events funded by local businesses. They are a great day out for children in care, joined by other deserving children who have had a tough start to life, and biological children of foster and whānau caregivers.

Regional hui are hosted around the motu (country) by our Regional Coordinators. They are free, full-day events for caregivers, with varied and exciting programmes that will have something for everyone.  From inspiring speakers, self care activities, cultural experiences and learning, to interactive workshops, caregiver connection, and delicious kai; regional hui are an event not to be missed!

This year we are excited to be hosting regional hui in Dunedin, Auckland South, and Rotorua.

Each year 10 amazing caregivers or couples are celebrated for the astonishing work they do. Caring Families Aotearoa has been holding the Excellence in Foster Care Awards annually since 2007.

Foster Care Awareness Week, (4-10 March 2024), is the time of year when we go all out to celebrate you and the incredible work that you do every day. You make such an enormous difference in the lives of the children in your care, and we want to express our utter appreciation. Watch this space, and keep an eye on your emails, as we hope to organise some fun events around the country for you to enjoy and take a break!