Agencies welcome Vic Budget

May 7, 2009 at 12:23 pm | Posted in About Fostering, Child Protection, Supports for Carers | Leave a comment
Tags: Vicoria Budget

In media releases both Anglicare Victoria and the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare have welcomed the investment of $135 million in Out of Home Care over the next four years.

The budget includes 100 extra placements for one-to-0ne care for children with who have experienced extreme trauma and abuse and who need expert care. It also includes early intervention for children at risk and training and support for relatives called on to care for their grandchild, niece or nephew.