Welcome
Child and Family Focus SA (CAFFSA) amplifies the voices of children, young people, and families, particularly those involved in the family support and child protection sectors. We partner with and represent the NFP and Aboriginal-Community-Controlled organisations dedicated to supporting and nurturing children, young people, families, caregivers and communities.
Get in Touch
0473 617 782
info@childandfamily-sa.org.au
Amplifying Voices
We give voice to children, young people, and families who need it most.
Our Mission
As trusted advisors, we unite the sector to promote excellence in service provision and advocate for its sustainability.
By amplifying the voices of children, families, and professionals, we support the government in making informed, innovative, and strategic decisions based on lived experience and sector expertise.
We collaborate, advocate, and empower agencies to deliver exceptional care and early intervention, ensuring coordinated efforts that help every child and family thrive.
Our Purpose
We advocate for a sustainable sector, well resourced to champion the rights and needs of children, young people, and families who are connected with the family support or child protection system. We are committed to ensuring all children are nurtured with care and respect, connected to their culture, and given the opportunity to thrive.
Latest News
CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUS SA’S POSITION ON THE SA GOVT’S DECISION NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE SOCIAL WORKERS REGISTRATION SCHEME
There has been recent media coverage regarding the proposed Social Workers Registration Scheme in South Australia and the South Australian Government’s decision that it will not proceed with the Scheme. While a registration scheme for social work graduates would have been supported…
CAFFSA SA Pre Budget Submission FY27
CAFFSA’s submission calls for evidence-based investment in children, young people and families to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable South Australia, highlighting the importance of strengthening early intervention and family support to reduce demand for out-of-home care and improve long-term outcomes.
CAFFSA Election Asks for the 2026 South Australian Election
CAFFSA’s 2026 Election Asks on Early Intervention, Home Stretch and Reunification.
CAFFSA Federal Pre-Budget Submission FY27
CAFFSA welcomes several measures in the 2026–27 Federal Budget aligning with priorities raised in our Federal Pre-Budget Submission, including investment in prevention and early intervention, Aboriginal-led services, housing support for vulnerable young people, responses to family, domestic and sexual violence and investment in early childhood disability
Joint Letter to the Federal Government on NDIS and Thriving Kids Reforms
CAFFSA, alongside Connecting Foster and Kinship Carers SA, CREATE Foundation and the Reily Foundation, has written to the Federal Government seeking a briefing on proposed NDIS and Thriving Kids reforms and their potential impacts on vulnerable children and young people, including those vulnerable to statutory intervention or under the guardianship of the South Australian Government. The letter highlights the importance of ensuring these children and young people are not disadvantaged during the transition to new disability support arrangements.
CAFFSA’S 2026 ROGS ANALYSIS
CAFFSA partnered with Lumenia to provide a snapshot for members and friends that draws on the 2026 Report on Government Services. It shows how children and young people in South Australia’s child protection and out-of-home care system are faring. It highlights where...
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Child and Family Focus SA (CAFFSA) amplifies the voices of children, young people, and families involved in the family support and child protection sectors. We support and represent the not-for-profit organisations dedicated to protecting and nurturing children, young people, families and caregivers in our community.
Child and Family Focus SA
C/- 45 Wakefield St, Adelaide 5000
0473 617 782
‘Reconciliation’ Artwork by Kobe and Hamish Collins Commissioned by CAFFSA 2024.
Emergency Contacts
Child Abuse Report Line (CARL)
To report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect
Phone: 131 478
Website for further information: http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/health-wellbeing-and-special-needs/report-child-abuse/report-child-abuse
Click here to access e-CARL to make a submission online via a secure account
DCP Complaints and Feedback Management Unit
To make a complaint to the Department for Child Protection
Phone: 1800 003 305
Website for further information: https://childprotection.sa.gov.au/contact-us/complaints-reviews-and-feedback/making-a-complaint
Crisis Care
For after hours child protection and urgent matters requiring DCP support
Available from 5pm to 9am, 7 days a week
Phone: 13 16 11
Website for further information: https://childprotection.sa.gov.au/support-and-guidance/foster-and-kinship-care/caring-basics/after-hours
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
Confidential information, counselling and support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 1800 800 098
Website for further information: https://1800respect.org.au/
Mental Health Triage
Immediate mental health support and assessment
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 13 14 65
Website for further information: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/
Individual Advocacy for Children and Families
Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People
Support and advocacy for children and young people who are under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and those who are sentenced or remanded to detention at Adelaide Youth Training Centre/Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre
Available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Phone: 1800 275 664
Website for further information: https://gcyp.sa.gov.au/
The Reily Foundation
Free support, education and advocacy for parents navigating the child protection system in South Australia
Phone: (08) 7092 4428
Website for further information: https://thereily.foundation/
Our Committment
CAFFSA is committed to seeking and receiving formal and informal feedback (compliments, comments, and complaints) about its services, systems, practices, procedures, products and complaint handling.
You can submit your feedback HERE.
Our Policies
Need to understand more about these policies? Don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0473 617 782.
Child and Family Focus SA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, the Kaurna and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded and this was and always will be Aboriginal land.
We appreciate and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We believe diversity of all kinds makes our teams, services, organisations and communities stronger and more effective.
