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PCA Families is not-for-profit member-based organisation representing families formed by permanent care, kinship care, and adoption in Victoria. We are not a placement organisation and therefore we are not involved in the process of assessing prospective permanent care and adoptive families or placing children with families. See our Membership flyer to learn more about all the ways in which we can help here.
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If you are a prospective parent or carer, there are a few pathways to becoming a parent or carer (see below).There are also some things you can do to get organised before your care order is finalised.The list below represents a collection of knowledge gained from supporting other parents and carers. |
You should consider these matters before you finalise an order to care for a child:
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If you are a new parent or carer, we can help you in many ways, from joining a peer support group to accessing funding for a variety of supports and services. |
Families can be formed through:
Did you know that prospective parents and carers are welcome to join PCA Families peer support program? It’s a great opportunity to learn firsthand from peers who have lived experience of permanent care and adoption, and to share your experiences with others who are going through the same process. Find out more.
PCA Families acknowledges the First Nations peoples of all Country throughout Australia. We are grateful for continued connections to lands, waters, seas and communities. We pay respect to Elders past and present as we express our intention to move together to a place of justice and partnership. We acknowledge sovereignty has never been ceded and Australia was, and always will be, Aboriginal lands.
PCA Families has a zero tolerance of child abuse and we are committed to establishing and maintaining child safe environments.
