Papa Kāinga Foster Care Support

Papa Kāinga Foster Care Support provides a welcoming support service to foster families with their child’s education and developmental needs. 

Professional support includes access to a range of resources for both the child and carers and a monthly visit from a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.  This service is available to non-custodial caregivers of children from birth right up to school age.  There is no cost for those eligible for Papa Kāinga Foster Care Support.

Support includes:

• An educational resource allowance paid per week per child to the foster families
• A monthly visit by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher
• A professional report to support the child’s education and developmental requirements
• A learning journal for each child which includes reports, photos, artwork etc
• Free art resources including paints, paper, glue that is regularly replenished
• Free access to a range of nursery equipment including cots, highchairs and pushchairs
• Free regular playgroups/Kimi Haere
• Free membership to a toy library
• Professional development of Foster carers including free first aid certificate.

For more information:

P: 0800 250 052 extn: 3
E: papakainga@ikindergartens.nz