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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

WHAT WE SEE

We see beyond the sleepover in cars and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a parent and their child have nowhere safe to stay and are
currently waiting for refuge accommodation.

We see beyond the sleepover in cars
and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a
parent and their child have nowhere
safe to stay and are currently waiting
for refuge accommodation.

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay. At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique needs and provide tailored support for each family member.   

Safe accommodation

Support with transitional accommodation

Safety Planning

Providing safety planning
so that families can leave violence for good

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Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood. Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to help them recover and thrive. 

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and
children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay.
At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique
needs and provide tailored support
for each family member.   


Support with transitional accommodation
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Providing safety planning so that families can leave violence for good
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Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood.
Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to
help them recover and thrive. 

You can help too! A simple gift today can support a child who has experienced
domestic and family violence to recover and heal.

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