Centacare Foster Care Program

13/10/2026

⭐️ Information Session Tomorrow 🏡
Don't miss our upcoming online information session tomorrow evening on the 15th October at 6pm - 7.30pm 🧡
👉Register here: https://www.centacare.org.au/courses.../foster-care-online
📞Or call 8159 1400 to learn more
Centacare Catholic Community Services Department for Child Protection SA

09/10/2026

Congratulations to the wonderful Ann Kasprzak who received the Minister for Child Protection Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 South Australian Child Protection & Family Support Awards! 🏆 👏💛

Ann has spent 37 years of extraordinary dedication, compassion and commitment to improving the lives of children, families and carers across South Australia.

We’re incredibly proud to have Ann’s extensive expertise in therapeutic practice guiding and supporting our carers and team. Congratulations 🥳

Department for Child Protection SA Centacare Catholic Community Services

07/10/2026

We are beyond proud of Ann Kasprzak for her incredible 37-year career in child protection, mental health and foster care. Her pioneering work in therapeutic practice has transformed the lives of countless children and families. Congratulations to Ann on being named a finalist in the Minister for Child Protection Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 SA Child Protection & Family Support Awards. 💙 🏆

Department for Child Protection SA Centacare Catholic Community Services

💙 Celebrating an extraordinary career.

Ann Kasprzak from Centacare Catholic Community Services has dedicated 37 years to supporting children, families and carers, making a lasting impact across child protection, mental health and foster care.

Her remarkable contribution has earned her a place as a finalist in the Minister for Child Protection Lifetime Achievement category at the 2026 SA Child Protection & Family Support Awards.

🏆 Winners will be announced on 9 October.

Find out more about the awards 👉🏾 www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/awards

06/10/2026

⭐️ Information Session 🏡
Join us at our upcoming online information session on the 15th October at 6pm - 7.30pm 🧡 If you think you could make a positive difference to a child or young person's life and are based in Greater Adelaide - we'd love to meet you.
👉Register here: https://www.centacare.org.au/courses-events/foster-care-online
📞Or call 8159 1400 to learn more
Department for Child Protection SA Centacare Catholic Community Services

17/09/2026

We would love to introduce a new campaign we have been working on titled, Reminders. The video offers a powerful portrayal of the lasting impact respite carers can have on the lives of children and young people.

While respite care may involve caring for a child for just one or two days each fortnight or month, those moments can create a profound sense of belonging, consistency, and support. Reminders captures the significance of these relationships and highlights how even part-time care can make a lasting difference.
SAUCE. The Creative Agency Centacare Catholic Community Services Department for Child Protection SA

If you are interested in becoming a respite carer, please join us at one of our upcoming information sessions.
👉Register here: https://www.centacare.org.au/courses-events?keywords=foster%20care&when=&categories=
📞Or call 8159 1400 to learn more
💛 Learn more: centacare.org.au/foster-care

16/09/2026

A huge shout out to our generous supporters who helped make even more special. 🎁💛

Sticks and Stones Outdoor donated planter pots, while Natio Australia provided luxe hand creams and heavily discounted hand washes. Brewed By Belinda created a customised loose-leaf tea blend designed for ultimate relaxation, and Baylies Epicurean Delights supplied a delicious range of indulgent cookies. We also thank hummingpea, who created customised seed paper that carers can simply plant in their gardens, water, and watch bloom into beautiful flowers over the coming months. A big thank you to these businesses who helped bring joy and meaningful gifts for our carers. 🙏🥰

Centacare Catholic Community Services Department for Child Protection SA

15/09/2026

Every year we come together to celebrate our amazing carers within our program for Foster and Kinship Carer Week. This years’ theme is titled ‘Creating Brighter Futures through Care’ and we couldn’t agree more that our carers truly emulate this statement. Our annual Carer Appreciation Lunch was held at the Joiners Arms this year, with over 30 of our dedicated carers in attendance. Our afternoon commenced with a heart felt Acknowledgement of Country led by our Aboriginal Cultural Practitioner Izzy, an Adnyamathanha man, who honoured the Kaurna people, the Traditional Custodians of the land, in his own language.

Guests were then greeted by Placement Manager, Jennifer Boyle, who shared inspiring words of gratitude and appreciation for our carers. Jenny reflected on how she feels privileged that carers having chosen Centacare to support and walk alongside them throughout their foster care journey. This includes sharing in the challenges of caring for children in care and navigating complex systems, while also celebrating the small but meaningful wins along the way. Jenny also acknowledged the “many fierce advocates in the room who continue to champion children’s rights and ensure children’s voices are heard.”

Following Jenny’s welcome note, guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and lunch-time entertainment brought to the carers by Carer Support Practitioner, Anne Bartholomaeus and Recruitment Officer, Claire Davies. Carers and staff joined forces to participate in an interactive quiz which brought lots of laughs, a lively atmosphere and some friendly competitive rivalry. Yvanna, one of our carers shared, “Centacare Foster Care created a space filled with connection, meaning, and that warm, joyful atmosphere that seems to be woven into everything you do. It was such a lovely day, and I’m grateful for the care and thought that went into making it special for all of us.” We are continually inspired by our carers resilience, compassion, nurture and care in the countless ways they support and advocate for the children. Thank you Carers! 🫶🤍

Centacare Catholic Community Services Department for Child Protection SA

14/09/2026

To all our foster and kinship carers: thank you for your compassion, commitment and the lasting difference you make every day 🏡🧡 Happy Foster and Kinship Carer Week 🫶

If you'd like to learn more about becoming a foster carer, join us at our upcoming online information session on the 15th September at 6pm - 7.30pm.
👉Register here: https://www.centacare.org.au/courses-events/foster-care-online
📞Or call 8159 1400 to learn more
Centacare Catholic Community Services Department for Child Protection SA

09/09/2026

💛 During Napcan National Child Protection Week, Centacare staff and partners came together to explore how we can create better outcomes for children, young people and families through collaboration and collective action.

01/09/2026

⭐️ Information Session 🏡
Join us at our upcoming online information session on the 15th September at 6pm - 7.30pm🧡 If you think you could make a positive difference to a child or young person's life and are based in Greater Adelaide - we'd love to meet you.
👉Register here: https://www.centacare.org.au/courses-events/foster-care-online
📞Or call 8159 1400 to learn more
Department for Child Protection SA Centacare Catholic Community Services