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What does VACCA's therapeutic foster care model provide?

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  • A dedicated therapeutic specialist who is trained to conduct therapeutic assessments, interventions and supports. This support will be delivered by VACCA’s Aboriginal Children’s Healing Team comprised of specialist cultural and therapeutic practitioners. 

  • Coaching and mentoring for carers in trauma-informed practice and therapeutic support to carers and children and young people in foster care, to build on skills. 

  • Training in specifically chosen cultural and trauma-informed models and strategies to support children in building on their identity and wellbeing. 

  • Enhanced day-to-day support through a dedicated case manager with increased capacity to provide individualised support; who coordinates all case work and care teams/working alongside the therapeutic specialist. 

  • Additional localised carer support including ongoing development and networking opportunities and connecting with other carers 

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