Child and Family Services Ballarat (CAFS)

Christmas Appeal 2020

Cafs’ annual Christmas Appeal aims to provide disadvantaged and vulnerable children with the joy and love that everyone should experience at this time of the year. Many of the families of the children in our care – whether in foster care, kinship care or youth care – do not have the expendable income to buy gifts or food for special meals, so Cafs aims to bring that to them at Christmas. Read more
Target $3,000 Raised so far $102
Please select a donation amount (required)
$20 Providing a gift to those who are aged 0 to 7 years of age.

$50 Providing a gift to those who are aged 8 to 14 years of age.

$100 Providing a gift to those who are aged 15 years of age and older.

Other

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Foster Carers

The need for foster carers doesn’t stop during a crisis. And sadly, it can become even greater. That’s why we’re seeking new carers to provide vulnerable children and young people with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Read more

Regardless of where you are at with life’s challenges, we’re there when you need us.

We're currently recruiting! Click on the image to view our available roles and apply today.

Your donation will make a meaningful difference to the life of a child or young person in need.

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44	Programs currently supporting the community
120	Children supported in Cafs out-of-home care programs on any given night.
6800+	Individuals and families supported per annum

Please select a donation amount (required)

$20

Create a smile with a small donation to assist children and families experiencing tough times.

$50

Make a difference in the life of a child who has experienced trauma as a result of family violence.

$100

Support Cafs to provide on-going care and assistance for children in out-of-home care.

$500

A larger donation will enable Cafs to provide on-going counselling and therapeutic services to those in-need.

Other

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Don't miss Cafs' Mega Warehouse Sale Saturday 28 November!

Clothes, manchester, shoes, toys, books, bric-a-brac and board games will all be on offer when Cafs throws open its warehouse doors for a mega sale this Saturday Read more
Cafs raises transgender flag for the first time in Ballarat

Cafs has raised the transgender flag for the first time in Ballarat to acknowledge and celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, encouraging other organisations in the city to do the same next year. Read more
Cafs Annual Report 2019/2020 now available for download

Cafs Annual Report 2019/2020 is now available for download from our website. The Annual Report's front cover features a striking piece of art by local artist Steph Cartledge, showcasing our five diversity themes - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQ+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of all abilities, and those of all religions and religious backgrounds. Read more