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Fantastic Results from our Foundations for Attachment Programme
Fantastic Results from our Foundations for Attachment ProgrammeOver the past four years, we have had the privilege of delivering Kim Golding’s Foundations for Attachment training to over 230 caregivers in Aotearoa / New Zealand. This training gives a deeper insight...
Thank You to our Volunteers
Thank You to our VolunteersCaring Families Aotearoa, like many other not-for-profit organisations, wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the amazing work of so many volunteers. Last week (20-27 June), we celebrated with these dedicated people during volunteer...
Training Update July 2021
Care Sector TrainingWe are excited to finally announce changes to the training and learning opportunities we will be delivering. From next term, we will no longer be delivering the National Caregiver Training Programme developed by Oranga Tamariki. Instead, Caring...
Keeping PACE
Registrations are now open! Don't miss out on your chance to attend New Zealand's only Conference for care families and whānau who open their homes and hearts to tamariki in need of care and protection. This year's conference is being held at the Lower Hutt Event...
East Coast News – July 2021
Kia ora Koutou, Matariki has arrived and school holidays are almost upon us! We recently had training in Gisborne on “Keeping Memories”. It was just a small group, but it was so inspiring to hear people share their stories. There are some absolutely amazing caregivers...
North West News – July 2021
Tena Koutou Katoa, I have been out and about the region with training and it’s been fantastic to catch up with regular attendees and meet caregivers attending their first trainings in Whanganui, Stratford, and New Plymouth. I have heard some beautiful examples of...
Upper South News – July 2021
Kia ora koutou, We are into July and the school holidays are fast looming! Now is the time to start planning for those winter activities and the “Plan Bs” for those wet inside days. If any of you have some great ideas to share with others, please feel free to post...
Lower North News – July 2021
Kia ora everyone, It is a very wet and windy day out there as I write this, winter is definitely here. I hope everyone is able to stay dry and warm as much as they can. If you live in a cold or damp home (very common in our region!) click the button below to see if...
Canterbury News – July 2021
Kia ora everyone, Well, winter has certainly sent us her message. We’ve had our log fire stoked up warming up our place constantly over the last couple of weeks. I hope you and your whānau are well after the recent weather events. If you need support, please get in...
Lower South / Otago News – July 2021
Kia ora to you all, July is here! Hopefully your house is warm and dry as winter makes her presence felt. With July comes the school holidays! Now is the time to start planning for those winter activities and the “Plan Bs” for those wet inside days. If any of you have...
Central North News – July 2021
Kia ora koutou, Wow, what a month it has been. It has been so nice connecting with some of you during my first training for Caring Families Aotearoa. I have built positive relationships with caregivers and agencies trying to bring a collaborative approach. Thank you...
Auckland South / Waikato News – July 2021
Kia ora Koutou, With the school holidays around the corner, I’m sure there will be a lot of caregivers looking for winter school holiday activities. Now is the time to get searching for activities out there. I’ve had a little look around and found a few things that...
Auckland News – July 2021
Kia ora everyone, Well, winter has certainly sent us her message. We’ve had our log fire stoked up, warming up our place constantly over the last couple of weeks. I hope those in Papatoetoe are well after the recent weather events. If you need support, please get in...
Upper North News – July 2021
Kia ora, Well, the Matariki Celebration we had in Whangārei “Puanga with Pio-Building Awesome Whānau” was an absolute pleasure. It was a privilege to work with our community and organisations to bring everyone together. A big thank you to VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai,...
Bay of Plenty Foster Care Association
Bay of Plenty Foster Care AssociationThe Bay of Plenty Foster Care Association came to a close at their final AGM last month. We want to say thank you to all who were involved in the association over the 15 years it was running. Along with monthly organised support...
Canterbury News – June 2021
Kia ora everyone, I hope you have managed to stay warm and dry over the past few days, our thoughts go out to those affected by the rain. The log burner has started warming our house. What a full-on first half of the year it has been! As winter settles in, and the...