Children, Youth & Families

Information and resources for service providers involved in providing youth justice and youth services as well as child safety and family services.

Latest News and Events

Springboard - Intensive Education and Employment Support for Young People Leaving Care
Monday 20 February 2012
On 2 February 2012, the Minister for Community Services announced funding for a new Springboard specialist outreach and intensive one-on-one support program to help young people who are transitioning from, or have left residential out-of-home care to participate in education, training and employment.
Adoption and Permanent Care Update Winter 2011
Tuesday 24 January 2012
In this newsletter we look at the importance of understanding trauma and some ways to deal with it. Gregory Nicolau, an expert in this area, gives practical tips that include good food as well treatment plans.
Action Plan Consultation Framework - Addressing Violence against Women and their Children
Sunday 22 January 2012
The Victorian Government is developing a three year Action Plan to address all forms of violence against women and their children.
$12.3 million to support Victorian youth organisations
Wednesday 04 January 2012
More than 100 youth service providers, local government and not-for-profit organisations are set to receive funding from the Victorian Coalition Government's new Engage! program.
Intercountry Adoption Service newsletter December 2011
Thursday 22 December 2011
ICAS Information Bulletin December 2011 covers the many issues within intercountry adoption such as, foster care/ home based care, post placement support service, statistics for 2010-2011, adoption support groups and contacts, and more.

Family & parenting support

Family and early parenting services provide support to parents from pregnancy to when their child is four years old.

Placement and support

Information for service providers dealing with the placement and support of children and youth.

Child protection

Information and support for Community Service Organisations that deal with Child Protection.

Family violence

Information and resources for service providers that handle family violence and sexual assault matters.

Youth Services

Support and information for service providers responsible for providing services to assist young people between the ages of 10 and 18 years.

Youth Justice

Find support, resources and other information relating to issues surrounding youth justice here.

Community Service Organisations

All Community Service Organisations are committed to delivering high quality services for children and families. The department supports CSOs to meet quality requirements and promote continuous quality improvement.