A Gift for the Music LoverAs you may already be aware, Caring Families Aotearoa, has a close relationship with former Carterton MP and Defense Minister, Ron Mark. Having grown up in care himself, Ron has a very personal connection to the fostercare community. Ron has...
Making Improvements for CaregiversCaring Families Aotearoa is dedicated to ensuring that every care family and whānau is enabled, supported, and has the skills to provide tamariki/children with a secure home where they can be healed. To ensure this happens, we...
Did you know we provide One on One Support?Strong support is vital to ensure secure and healing homes for children in care, so that they can heal. It is important that you never feel alone during your caregiving journey. We have Regional Coordinators throughout...
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, Well, here we are already in Term 4 and COVID-19 is still creating uncertainty in our lives. We are fortunate to be able to continue for the time being with some face-to-face trainings but of course, this...
Kia ora e te whānau, Well done for getting through another week of lockdown in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland! What an effort it has been for us over the last couple of months. It’s been so great to welcome in the warmer weather and longer days since daylight savings. I...
Kia ora koutou katoa, Christmas is next month!? I feel like my mother when I say, “Where has the time gone?”. Lockdowns have certainly tested our resilience if not our patience. As we speed towards Christmas, there is apprehension before making plans with loved ones...
Kia ora, “Popoia te kakano kia puawai”“Nurture the seed and it will blossom” It’s time to put the mārakai (veggie garden) in. Here are some helpful tips on how to set up your mārakai including all the elements for good living: Leanne BrownieUpper North RC 09 283...
Kia ora everyone, Aroha mai, apologies that Chris hasn’t been at work for a couple of weeks. She has a personal situation she is dealing with currently. This has reminded me that, as caregivers, we have many times in our lives where things haven’t ended how we would...
Kia ora koutou katoa, I’m very happy to be introducing myself as your Canterbury Regional Coordinator for Caring Families Aotearoa. Ko Marney Holthouse taku ingoa (my name is Marney). Previously, I worked in the care sector supporting and working alongside caregivers....
Kia ora everyone, It’s been so great to welcome in the warmer weather and longer days since daylight savings. I hope you have managed to get outside, catch up with some of your favourite people, and take in the fresh air and sunshine with a walk or picnic (safe...
Tena koutou katoa, I have continued to touch base with many of our members over Term Two and now into Term Four. I have been calling caregivers in our Northwest region to check how you all are doing. It’s been a privilege to hear how caregivers are overcoming...
Poem - In my Mummy's TummyA caregiver, who wishes to be anonymous, shared this poem with us to share with other caregivers. Caregivers, every day, support tamariki and rangatahi (children and young people) in care who have experienced trauma at a young age, some...
Kia ora everyone, It’s been so great to welcome in the warmer weather and longer days since daylight savings; I hope you have managed to get outside, catch up with some of your favourite people, and take in the fresh air and sunshine with a walk or picnic (safe...
Kia ora everyone, It’s been so great to welcome in the warmer weather and longer days since daylight savings. I hope you have managed to get outside, catch up with some of your favourite people, and take in the fresh air and sunshine with a walk or picnic (safe...
Caring Families Aotearoa Highlights of the YearWhat a year it has been! We have continued training, supporting, and advocating for caregivers, despite the challenges that the world has thrown at us. We are very excited for the future as we continue to grow and adapt...
Keeping Yourself Safe - Caregiver Support PlanAll caregivers who are caring for a child through Oranga Tamariki or a care Agency should have a Caregiver Support Plan. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that the placement with the caregiver meets the needs of the...
Kia ora koutou katoa, It’s been a tough couple of months for some and I hope everyone is doing okay? Remember there is help out there if you need it. The Ministry of Health has COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing resources on their website to help you and your loved...
Voyage For VOYCESpirit of Adventure Scholarship Fund for Rangatahi (young people)!Rangatahi in care aged between 16 – 18 years old have got an amazing scholarship opportunity to take part in a life-changing Spirit of Adventure voyage! Solo sailor and former foster...
Let's Make A ChangeIn August we piloted our latest training, Making Changes – Stability in Hard Times. This newly developed, Intermediate level training was delivered to six caregivers in Lower Hutt, Wellington. We received excellent feedback and we hope this training...
Kia ora ki te whānau, It’s been a tough couple of months for some and I hope everyone is doing okay? Remember there is help out there if you need it. The Ministry of Health has COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing resources on their website to help you and your loved...