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Children and Family Support (CaFS)

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The Australian Government, through the Department of Social Services, is offering up to 1.86 billion dollars in funding via the Children and Family Support program. This targeted competitive grant process will span five years from 2027–28 to 2031–32, with an application window expected to open on GrantConnect for a period of six weeks. The program is designed to ensure parents, caregivers, and young people receive the necessary social and emotional support to foster safe communities and help children reach their full potential. Funding will be directed toward four primary investment priorities: early intervention to break cycles of disadvantage, the creation of integrated service networks, the alignment of services with community needs, and the improvement of outcomes for First Nations families. A specific emphasis is placed on increasing the involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations in areas with high First Nations populations.

General Info

Australian Government offering 1.86 billion dollars for children and family support through 2032.

Agency

Commonwealth of Australia → Department of Social Services

NAICS

624110 - Child and Youth Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedAug 21

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCommonwealth of Australia → Department of Social Services

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyCommonwealth of Australia → Department of Social Services

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Community Grants Hub

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Full Description

The Australian Government is inviting eligible organisations to apply for funding under the CaFS program through a targeted competitive grant process. For this grant opportunity up to $1.86 billion (GST exclusive) is available over 5 years from 2027–28 to 2031–32. This grant opportunity is expected to open on GrantConnect in the coming weeks and remain open for a period of 6 weeks. The CaFS program aims to achieve the following 2 outcomes: Parents and caregivers get the support they need to guide children’s social and emotional growth in families and communities that are safe and strong. Children and young people get the social and emotional support they need to reach their full potential. Funding under the CaFS program will be targeted to 4 investment priorities: To invest early to improve family wellbeing, break cycles of disadvantage, and reduce the need for later interventions like child protection. Connected or integrated services that work together to meet family needs. Ensure services are informed by, and respond to, community needs. Improve outcomes for First Nations children and families by increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations (ACCOs) delivering supports in locations with high First Nations populations. Further details about the new CaFS program can be found here: Frequently Asked Questions – Children and Family Support Program.