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June 2025 Upper South Caregiver News
June 2025 Upper South Caregiver NewsDenise Green Upper South Regional Coordinator 03 929 6578 or 027 369 3333 uppersouth@caringfamilies.org.nz Mānawatia a Matariki koutou katoa, This month we come together to celebrate Matariki. The theme for Matariki this year is...
June 2025 Canterbury Caregiver News
June 2025 Canterbury Caregiver NewsCanterbury Regional Coordinator Lisa Watson 03 470 1277 / 027 501 0005 Kia ora Whānau, I hope you are all keeping well and avoiding the coughs and colds that come with a change of season! Canterbury has certainly experienced all the...
June 2025 Lower South Caregiver News
June 2025 Lower South Caregiver NewsStacey Penrose Mobile: 027 501 0392 Email: lowersouth@caringfamilies.org.nz Mānawatia a Matariki koutou katoa, This month we come together to celebrate Matariki. The theme for Matariki this year is Matariki mā Puanga. Matariki mā...
L’Oréal for Youth Update
L’Oréal for Youth (formerly Face your Future) Update30 May 2025 Since 2007, L’Oréal New Zealand has been a valued supporter of Caring Families Aotearoa. For 15 years, L’Oréal's Face Your Future / L’Oréal for Youth programme made a significant impact, empowering over...
CEO Message May 2025
CEO Message May 2025Kia ora Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual membership survey last month. We really value your feedback as it allows us to make sure our services are meeting your needs and supporting you in the best way possible. This month is an...
Notes to Self – A note on Attachment Theory
NOTE TO SELF: Attachment TheoryOur early experiences shape so much of who we become. When you open your heart and home to a child who wasn't born to you, one of the most helpful things you can do is learn a bit about Attachment Theory.So, What is Attachment theory? In...
Notes to Self – Time In. But isn’t it Time Out?
NOTE TO SELF: Time In - but isn't it Time Out?Most of us are familiar with the concept of “Time Out” – hailed by many experts as an effective parenting tool when a child’s behaviour is challenging, or unacceptable. You may remember watching Supernanny on TV, who...
April 2025 Lower South Caregiver News
April 2025 Lower South Caregiver NewsStacey Penrose Mobile: 027 501 0392 Email: lowersouth@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora e te whānau/ Greetings family. The month of March has been an exciting and busy one with caregivers being celebrated in events across the region and...
April 2025 Canterbury Caregiver News
April 2025 Canterbury Caregiver NewsCanterbury Regional Coordinator Lisa Watson 03 470 1277 / 027 501 0005I hope everyone is keeping well with this hot and cold forever changing Canterbury weather. It feels like summer is creeping away and Autumn is here to stay! What...
April 2025 Upper South Caregiver News
April 2025 Upper South Caregiver NewsDenise GreenUpper South Regional Coordinator03 929 6578 or 027 369 3333 uppersouth@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora e te whānau/ Greetings family, What a wonderful month of March we have had celebrating Foster Care Awareness. I get...
April 2025 Lower North Caregiver News
April 2025 Lower North Caregiver NewsEbony Phillips Lower North Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0394 lowernorth@caringfamilies.org.nzTēnā Koutou Katoa I thank you for your understanding and patience as I manage to adjust to the recent changes to the region. Hawkes...
April 2025 North East Caregiver News
April 2025 Caregiver News: North East RegionNyvonne Krause Kaitakawaenga (Cultural Advisor) & North East Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0395E: northeast@caringfamilies.org.nzTēnā koutou katoa It has been a very busy year already and now with the school holidays...
April 2025 Central North Caregiver News
April 2025 Central North Caregiver NewsChristie McGivenCentral North Regional CoordinatorPh: 0800 693 323Mob: 027 501 0393I had the pleasure of attending the Excellence in Foster Care Awards at Government House in Wellington last month – we celebrated the amazing...
April 2025 Upper North Caregiver News
April 2025 Caregiver News: Upper North RegionChristine Frost Upper North Regional Coordinator M: 027 538 9691Tena koutou katoa, Kia ora koutou, wow it has been a very busy start to the year! Now that I am becoming familiar with my new region things are starting to...
CEO Message April 2025
CEO Message April 2025Kia ora As we move into April and adjust to the shorter days and cooler weather, it’s time for Caring Families Aotearoa to take stock and reflect on the eventful month of March. What a busy month it has been! March is one of my favourite times of...
Notes to Self – Is the answer going to be “NO”?
NOTES TO SELF: Is the answer going to be "NO"?How to reframe your response to keep your relationship positiveHere’s the scenario. The child in your care makes a difficult request – you may be right in the middle of something and can’t do it right now, or it is simply...
CEO Message March 2025
CEO Message March 2025Kia ora Happy Foster Care Awareness Week! This year, throughout March, we are celebrating our caregiver members across the motu (country), hosting several events and giveaways especially for you, to acknowledge your aroha, hard work and absolute...
Child to Parent Violence Peer Support
Child to Parent Violence and Abuse Peer Support GroupSadly, some of our caregiver members experience child to adult violence. This can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration and helplessness. VisAble, an organisation that enables safer lives and communities, has...
February 2025 Canterbury Caregiver News
February 2025 Canterbury Caregiver NewsCanterbury Regional Coordinator Lisa Watson 03 470 1277 / 027 501 0005Welcome to 2025! I can hear the sigh of relief from all the parents and caregivers across Aotearoa as we wave our tamariki and rangatahi back off to school. If...
CEO Message February 2025
CEO Message February 2025Kia ora I hope you all had a restful holiday season and managed to enjoy some lovely warm weather, as I know parts of the country experienced below average temperatures. I’m feeling refreshed after a nice long break and my cup is full, thanks...