2095 teddy bears at the Melbourne Town Hall
ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE RELEASE: MacKillop Family Services, Tuesday 20 August 2013TODAY 2095 teddy bears were sitting on the Melbourne Town Hall steps to represent the overwhelming number of children currently in foster care in Victoria.
The Principal Commissioner for Children and Young People Bernie Geary and MacKillop Family Services CEO Micaela Cronin attended the event which coincided with the launch of MacKillop
Family Services’ Foster Care Fortnight.
“There are thousands of children in foster care and this number unfortunately grows every day,” said Micaela Cronin, CEO of MacKillop Family Services.
“What these children need most is a safe and nurturing place to call home, so that they can begin to live the kind of childhood they deserve.”
Foster carers come from all types of backgrounds and families.
MacKillop provides comprehensive training and support and regular breaks. All foster carers are also entitled to financial reimbursement.
Foster Care Fortnight is a MacKillop Family Services initiative to highlight the urgent need for more foster carers across Australia.
The Foster Care Fortnight runs from 18 - 31 August 2013.
To find out more about becoming a foster carer please call 1300 791 677 or visithttp://www.fostercarefortnight.com.au
SHARED FROM ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE
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