Children’s Services
The Foundation is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, stable and secure environment for children and young people under the Guardianship or Custody of the Chief Executive, Department for Child Protection (DCP), or other order or authority, through the provision of residential care services and specialised children’s services.
At HenderCare Foundation, we provide DCP Temporary Staff Services (TSS) and HenderCare Foundation Residential Care (including Placement and Support Packages PaSP); these services form an important part of our children’s services and can include temporary, short-term, long-term or immediate response accommodation and support to children and young people who cannot reside in their family home. With a strong commitment to provide a safe environment for children and young people, our DCP residential care services and wider children’s services operate 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
In accordance with DCP service requirements, Foundation team members providing direct care will:
- create a secure and stable environment
- ensure the safety of all children and young people
- provide nurturing care
- provide developmental opportunities
- provide relational healing opportunities
- support educational, recreational and community-based activities
- support and encourage children/young people to attend appointments, such as medical appointments and school
- provide opportunities for children and young people to develop independent living skills
- include children and young people in household decisions where appropriate
The focus and delivery of all Foundation services is underpinned by our guiding philosophy that children and young people thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Common FAQs
What children’s services does HenderCare Foundation provide?
We offer a range of children’s services including in-home support, community participation, therapy assistance, and youth residential care for children and young people who need a safe, structured living environment.
Who can access HenderCare’s children’s care services and youth residential care?
Our children’s care services and youth residential care are available to children and young people with disability, developmental challenges, or complex support needs, often funded through the NDIS or relevant state-based programs.
How do HenderCare’s children’s services support families?
Our children’s services provide in-home and community-based support that helps families manage daily routines, reduce pressure, and ensure their child receives consistent, high-quality care tailored to their needs.
What makes HenderCare’s children’s care services and youth residential care different?
Our children’s care services and youth residential care programs are delivered by trained, trauma-informed and experienced support workers who focus on safety, stability, individual goals, and positive long-term outcomes for each child.