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Aboriginal children in out-of home care: Caring for our kids
Barry LenihanPeter Jones
The role of capacity building in Transition
Partnership Progress Capacity
The role of capacity building in Transition
A.B.S.E.C.Dating Agency
Our Agency Values
“That all Aboriginal Kids will be connected to community and cared for by Aboriginal Carers, supported by Aboriginal Staff in an Aboriginal
Community controlled Organisation”
About A.B.S.E.C.
Small Aboriginal Peak formed to strengthen links between Aboriginal child and family service
provider agencies and to support the organisations to provide effective and high
quality services for children and young people. Also known to give advice, consultation and
advocacy from time to time.
How to Apply
• Call 9559 5299 or 9281 8822• Submit survey• Fill out Profile• A.B.S.E.C. expert matchmakers link you up• It’s that easy!
On our books…
• Single!• Aboriginal!• Enthusiastic!
Ideal Partner
• Cultured• Likes to plan• Qualified and Experienced• Has strong values• Can handle open relationships
Looking For
Entity not yet establishedYoung Aboriginal agencyOlder more established Aboriginal agencyA long term relationshipSomething discreetCasual relationship
Please complete
AboriginalNon- AboriginalRelationship StatusOccupationWilling to CommitLocated within 100kms or willing to re-locateWilling to sign Pre Nuptial
Please complete
QualificationsSizeHas ChildrenWants more ChildrenFamily orientated
Interests
Learning about new CulturesGiving supportReceiving support
Introduction Tips
First Date- take a friend- meet in a safe place- talk about yourselves- share your vision
Engagement
R I
Marriage
Partnership Progress Capacity
Seven Aboriginal agencies with (provisional) accreditation and placements
All seven plan to grow in their areas
Four plan to expand into other areas
One agency with provisional accreditation will take placements
Three agencies will seek independent accreditation
Eight partnerships in development
Discussions with communities and agencies in four areas
Partnership Progress Capacity
Developing Capacity• OOHC Service delivery intensive, complex
and particular• Organisations at very different levels in
providing services• Identified need to properly assess
organisation’s capacities and developmental needs to properly support them
• AbSec developing tool with Matrix on Board to guide capacity assessment for new agencies
CARD – Capacity Assessment Review and Development Tool
Triangulation
Elements
Capacity Matrix
Capacity Matrix
Key Strengths
Development required
Important
Less Important
