We are so grateful for the response we received to our Christmas Appeal. Household budgets have been tightened over the last few years, and yet each year, you have made it possible for children and young people in out-of-home care and families that...
Towards the end of last year, CASPA's Permanency Support Program team was on hand to witness a new milestone: our first adoption formalized for one of our carer families. Ben* was just an infant when he was placed with Tania and Evan, two amazing...
Last month, a mother and her teenage son held a quiet yet significant celebration dinner. After 12 years in out-of-home care, Tom*, now in his teens, officially reunited with his mum, Angie*. Restoring this family was made possible with the hard...
CASPA’s Education Program has a Transformative Impact
CASPA Stories, thriving, CASPA Education, Out of Home Care, Impact, Youth EmpowermentOur Education team supports young people living in out of home care with their education and training to ready them for employment - the program is integral to their ability to thrive in life after care.
It was a case of tables being turned (poor pun intended) when two young people from our SIL program were invited to be judges in our SIL Team Masterchef Challenge last month.
The Rotary Club Lismore Networking has been a valued supporter of CASPA Services providing us with suitcases and backpacks of emergency clothing and supplies for children and young people entering care.
Cultural Day in the Belyen Community
CASPA Stories, CASPA Education, Partnerships, Out of Home Care, Impact, Youth EmpowermentCASPA Services held our first Cultural program for our young people in the Northern Territory over at Mandorah, which is on the Cox Peninsular, or the "Cox Pen" as we locals call it! Mandorah was chosen as our destination as it is a stunningly...
Where it is safe to do so, CASPA advocates for family restoration and we see again and again how supporting families through the process result in greater outcomes especially for the children.
When local Townsville rugby league Under 10 team, the Central Tigers reached out across the community for support so they could participate in the Gordon Tallis Cup, CASPA Services were happy to answer the call.
Aurora sets sights on apprenticeship
CASPA Stories, thriving, Out of Home Care, Theory of Change, Youth Empowerment, CASPA Foundation, Hammers4HopeAfter farewelling Milo as he set off on his new apprenticeship, the Hammers 4 Hope team had a position available for another young person to be skilled and job-readied.