Government Programs For Families
ABORIGINAL CHILD, YOUTH, FAMILY STRATEGY
The NSW Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Strategy is a prevention and early intervention strategy that aims to provide Aboriginal families with children the best start in life. The strategy has a particular focus on supporting Aboriginal families expecting a baby or with children aged up to five years.
FAMILIES NSW
Families NSW is the NSW Government’s overarching strategy to enhance the health and wellbeing of children up to 8 years and their families. Families NSW does this by:
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Family and Community Services (FACS) works with children, adults, families and communities to improve lives and help people realise their potential. They are the agency in NSW with statutory responsibility for protecting children and young people from risk of significant harm. Family & Community Services provides information on Parental responsibility and rights, parenting and baby care tips, Raising Them Strong, leaving kids home alone, and how to keep children safe.
The NSW Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Strategy is a prevention and early intervention strategy that aims to provide Aboriginal families with children the best start in life. The strategy has a particular focus on supporting Aboriginal families expecting a baby or with children aged up to five years.
FAMILIES NSW
Families NSW is the NSW Government’s overarching strategy to enhance the health and wellbeing of children up to 8 years and their families. Families NSW does this by:
- Helping parents to build their skills and confidence in parenting
- Supporting parents and carers so they can respond to problems early
- Building communities that support children and families
- Improving the way agencies work together to make sure families get the services they need.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Family and Community Services (FACS) works with children, adults, families and communities to improve lives and help people realise their potential. They are the agency in NSW with statutory responsibility for protecting children and young people from risk of significant harm. Family & Community Services provides information on Parental responsibility and rights, parenting and baby care tips, Raising Them Strong, leaving kids home alone, and how to keep children safe.