Save Foster Care
A$11,105
of $11,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 27th Nov 2014 at 11:48PM.
It is becoming harder to be a foster carer. Day-to-day challenges are expected, but the Victorian system is not offering carers the support they need.
Which is where we come in.
The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to strengthen foster families and enhance the wellbeing of children in their care.
We have three goals: shape the foster care system, grow the capacity of foster carers to contribute to the lives of children and young people, and share knowledge.
We are here to help carers improve the lives of children and young people in their care through the provision of information and support, while advocating for their needs to government, foster care agencies, and through the media.
This Pozible campaign is the first step in a much bigger plan.
Which is where we come in.
The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to strengthen foster families and enhance the wellbeing of children in their care.
We have three goals: shape the foster care system, grow the capacity of foster carers to contribute to the lives of children and young people, and share knowledge.
We are here to help carers improve the lives of children and young people in their care through the provision of information and support, while advocating for their needs to government, foster care agencies, and through the media.
This Pozible campaign is the first step in a much bigger plan.
Foster Care in Victoria
The 2012 Protecting Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Inquiry (PVVCI) recommended significant investment in improved carer support and the introduction of a professional carer model.
In the last decade, the number of children who require foster care has risen by 62%, while the number of available carers in the system has shrunk.
Yet the financial allowances provided to foster carers, which must cover basic material needs for children such as food, clothing, transport, and other day-to-day needs, have not increased.
Foster carers are volunteers. They give their time, their home, and subsidise the cost of caring for vulnerable children by as much as $5,356 a year out of their own pockets.
Find out more about us on our website OR
please LIKE our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/fostercarevictoria
In the last decade, the number of children who require foster care has risen by 62%, while the number of available carers in the system has shrunk.
Yet the financial allowances provided to foster carers, which must cover basic material needs for children such as food, clothing, transport, and other day-to-day needs, have not increased.
Foster carers are volunteers. They give their time, their home, and subsidise the cost of caring for vulnerable children by as much as $5,356 a year out of their own pockets.
Find out more about us on our website OR
please LIKE our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/fostercarevictoria
How The Funds Will Be Used
What will $11,000 pay for?
We are preparing for a broad advocacy campaign to garner greater recognition and funding support for Victorian carers.
Your pledge will help get us in a stronger position to support and mobilise our members and the public through funding the following mini-projects:
The addition and staffing of ‘live chat’ function to the FCAV website for 2 years;
The creation of a user friendly website: Search engine optimisation audit and general improvements; and
The development and distribution of two election advocacy communiques to all carers.
We are preparing for a broad advocacy campaign to garner greater recognition and funding support for Victorian carers.
Your pledge will help get us in a stronger position to support and mobilise our members and the public through funding the following mini-projects:
The addition and staffing of ‘live chat’ function to the FCAV website for 2 years;
The creation of a user friendly website: Search engine optimisation audit and general improvements; and
The development and distribution of two election advocacy communiques to all carers.
The Challenges
Find out more about the SAVE FOSTER CARE campaign at http://www.savefostercare.org.au/.
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU! Every contribution makes a difference.
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Est. delivery is Nov 14
A SOCIAL THANK YOU!
A huge thank-you on our Facebook page + we’ll add you to our digital mailing list.
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Est. delivery is Nov 14
BESPOKE LOOM BAND
Receive a trendy loom band made for you with love by children in foster care and their parents. Bracelets or necklaces available.
5 chosen
Est. delivery is Nov 14
Bumper sticker
Fun bumper sticker to advertise your support 'Superman Had Foster Parents!'
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Est. delivery is Jan 15
CHOCOLATE LETTER
SIX scrumptious chocolate love hearts plus a handwritten letter of thanks from a foster family for helping SAVE FOSTER CARE
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jack + bill Closing Party
A big THANK YOU, plus a VIP ticket to the jack + bill closing party to celebrate FCAV’s crowd funding success! Enjoy an exclusive evening at Pozible HQ in Collingwood, Melbourne with food, drinks and entertainment provided.
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Est. delivery is Jan 15
MORNING TEA AT L’OREAL
Receive a foster carers assessment and delicious morning tea to find out about the system PLUS a letter of thanks from a foster family PLUS a vintage handmade pen pot
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Est. delivery is Nov 14
SPEAKER PACKAGE
Learn more about the SAVE FOSTER CARE campaign and invite a FCAV spokesperson to your office or organisation.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Nov 14
Cocoon Couture bean bag
Our friends at Cocoon Couture are offering one beautiful bean bag from their collection. Get a Christmas present early and choose from their amazing collection: www.cocooncouture.com (Please note this bean bag does not include the beans, but you can buy from a local Kmart, Target etc).
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Est. delivery is Dec 14
L'OREAL GIFT BAG AND MORE
Receive a L’Oreal gift bag packed with goodies PLUS a handwritten letter of thanks from a foster family
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Est. delivery is Nov 14
PERSONAL PORTRAIT
Adrianne Harrowfield of QED Photography is offering a one hour photo shoot for two people and printed portrait photography from the shoot. http://www.qedphotography.com/about
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Est. delivery is Nov 14