Our centres
Community Adolescent Programs
Working with young people in Canberra on independent living, education, training and employment.
Helping young people become independent
Community Adolescent Programs (CAP) work flexibly with young people in Canberra through Case Management and as practical support in foster care, with an emphasis on independent living, education, training and employment. We encourage young people to set their own goals and we work in partnership to achieve them.
Our service principles
- Young people are the experts in their own lives
- Mutual respect governs the working relationship
- Person centred, holistic planning
- Promotion of independence
- Flexible and holistic support
- Empower, engage and enable young people to self-manage
- We don’t give up on young people, it may take a few attempts!
We encourage young people to set their own goals and we work in partnership to achieve them.
Our Community Adolescent Programs
CAP Outreach Program
Provides case management support for young people in foster care with an emphasis on building on young people’s capacity for independent living and exploring housing options.
CAP Housing Program
Provides housing options for young people transitioning from care to independent living.
CAP Aftercare Support Program
Provides additional support for young people aged 18-25 years who have previously been in Out-Of-Home Care and are needing more support than what is available within the community. After care support is approved by CYFSP on an individual basis.
Continuum of Care
Is a subsidy payment for a set period of time for eligible young people in foster or kinship care placements (18-21 years) while they remain and are supported by their carers as they transition to independence.
Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
This is an allowance to be used for a range of support services (like housing and transport) as well as training and education materials for eligible young people aged 15-25 years who are leaving care or who have been in care.
Get in touch
For more information please reach out to us.
