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Maxine's StoryI love being able to provide a child withRead her story...
the same opportunities as other children
so that they can also reach for the stars
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how you can get involved
WHAT WE DO
Youth Care UPA, is an out-of-home foster care service for children and young persons. We started out as Kids in Care in 1997 and maintain the same values and mission as we did then, today.
Youth Care UPA is situated on the North Coast of NSW and is funded by the NSW Department of Community Services.
Our policy is to place children and young persons in situations which best suit their individual needs. These placements may include foster carer families, boarding schools and independent supported living arrangements.
YOUTH CARE UPA’S MISSION
Is to provide a quality out-of-home program, which empowers children and young persons, and creates opportunities for their future to enhance their quality of life.
YOUTH CARE UPA Provides an environment where all children and young persons placed in Youth Care UPA’s out-of-home care programs, are given the opportunity to experience love, security, and a sense of belonging.
AREA COVERED
Youth Care UPA services the area from Tweed Heads in the north, Evans Head in the south to Casino and beyond in the west - including Ballina, Alstonville, Byron Bay, Lismore.
GET INVOLVED
“We need people who have the patience, resilience and understanding to support children and young people who may not have had the best start in life.”
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Sharing Our Stories
UPA Youth Care Celebrate 20 Years of help…UPA Youth Care recently held a fantastic dinner and entertainment night to celebrate and honour the foster carers in our area who do amazing work
Maxine's Story
The best thing about being a carer is being able to offer a home to a child and give them the opportunity to live without fear of abuse and neglect.