Integrated Family Support (IFSS) is a voluntary service focused on building the safety and wellbeing and safety of children, young people and families by providing support and resources to build family strengths, resilience and capacity.

The service provides early intervention for children and families at risk by supporting the family to identify, resolve and address issues in order to prevent any further involvement with Child Safety.

Who this service is for

Integrated Family Support Service assists families at risk of Child Safety intervention. This may be due to issues with parenting, D&A, mental health, domestic violence, disability, financial are more.

Families with parent(s)/ guardians and children under the age of 18 years old that may require support in parenting and linking to other service supports to increase family relationships. To be eligible for the Integrated Family Support Service, families must be referred through the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line and assessed there as having significant risk of Child Safety Services involvement.

Cost

N/A

Opening Hours

Our offices are open Monday to Friday, 9-5.

How this service is delivered

• Call or visit us online

  Referrals are made through the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123.
  These can be self-referrals or referrals from service providers, friends and families with the clients consent.