Programs, services and support for families

Contact list of services and support, and information about DCJ funded programs such as Brighter Futures and Staying Home Leaving Violence

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Services, support and programs for all families

A contact list of helpful services and support, plus DCJ funded programs that help families in need and families experiencing domestic and family violence, mental health issues, and alcohol and drugs
- General support and counselling numbers
  
  Phone numbers and websites of support and counselling services for children, young people, families and carers in NSW
- Intensive Family Preservation
  
  This service focuses on improving children’s safety, placement permanency and wellbeing so that children don't end up in out-of-home care and stay with their family instead
- Brighter futures
  
  The Brighter Futures program helps families who are expecting a baby or have children under the age of 9 and are struggling with domestic and family violence, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug use, and intellectual or learning difficulties
- Are you experiencing domestic and family violence?
  
  There is help if you and your children are experiencing domestic and family violence. Find out what it is and what you can do
- Staying Home Leaving Violence
  
  The program aims to prevent homelessness by working with Police to remove the violent partner from the home so women and children can remain safe at their home
- Rent Choice Start Safely
  
  This subsidy helps pay rent if you are leaving or have left a domestic and family violence situation
- For parents with mental health plus drug and alcohol issues
  
  Parents struggling with mental health conditions combined with drug or alcohol issues can take steps to help their children cope and stay safe
- Women’s Financial Toolkit
  
  We’ve brought together free and trusted online resources to help you or someone you know find reliable information on money and finance matters.
- youth development scholarships
- Family Connect and Support
Services, support and programs for Aboriginal families

The services, supports and DCJ funded programs available to Aboriginal families, including phone numbers and websites
- Support and counselling numbers for Aboriginal people
  
  Phone numbers and websites of support and counselling services for Aboriginal children, young people, families and carers in NSW
- Aboriginal Child and Family Centres
  
  Addresses and phone numbers of Aboriginal Child and Family Centres in NSW, which provide culturally safe services and supports for Aboriginal children aged 8 and younger and their families
- Grandmothers Against Removal NSW
  
  Through local advisory groups Aboriginal communities can participate in decision making regarding the care and protection of Aboriginal children
- Brighter futures
  
  Like many Australians, some of our mob struggle with parenting for a lot of different reasons. The Brighter Futures program is a deadly program to help you give your mob a good start in life.
Services, support and programs for families with diverse cultural and language backgrounds

Services, support and DCJ funded programs for migrant families, including interpreting services, legal assistance and more
- Support contacts for families with diverse cultural and language backgrounds
  
  Helpful contact details and websites to help migrant families who speak a language other than English
- Achieving School Success
  
  This program helps families from non-English speaking backgrounds navigate the Australian education system and services for children and families
Protecting our kids

Programs, tools and models used by caseworkers to help them support families.
- Protecting Our Kids
  
  DCJ has a range of client-centred tools available, supporting caseworkers to protect families and allow them to be the best they can be.

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Last updated: 21 Oct 2019

Programs, services and support for families

Browse Programs, services and support

Services, support and programs for all families

Services, support and programs for Aboriginal families

Services, support and programs for families with diverse cultural and language backgrounds

Protecting our kids