Connections Family Services Index

Adoption Information Service ››

This is a statewide service that provides information to eligible people in relation to inquiries made about adoptions made under the Victorian Adoption Act 1984.

Adoption Program ››

Connections Adoption Program facilitates stable and secure family lives for children who cannot live with their own family for various reasons.

Alliance Family Counselling ››

Connections Alliance Family Counselling is a free service that aims to support families who are struggling to cope due to the use of alcohol or drugs by a family member.

Eastern Family Services ››

These are free community based family support programs for families with children under 18 years of age.

Inner South Family Services ››

Inner South (and Middle) Family Services is a free community based family support program for families with children under the age of 18 years.

Families First ››

Is an intensive program that works with families referred by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Protection Service with the objectives of:

Financial Counselling Services ››

Connections Financial Counselling provides information and support to people who are having financial difficulties.

No Interest Loan Scheme ››

Connections No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS®) offers interest free loans for families and individuals on low incomes for the purchase of essential household goods.

Integrated Counselling Service ››

The Integrated Counselling Service provides high quality counselling at an affordable cost to families and individuals dealing with a range of issues.

Southern Family Services ››

Being a parent is a rewarding and exciting role, but at times can also be very difficult and challenging. Children also experience the ups and downs of growing up, and often families feel as though the issues are too big for them to manage on their own.

Parenting Assessment & Skills Development Service ››

The Parenting Assessment and Skills Development Service is a program funded by the Victorian Government's Department of Human Services (DHS) that strengthens child protection services for children two years of age and under.

Permanent Care ››

Connections Permanent Care Program facilitates stable, secure and caring family environments for children who cannot live with their own families due to risk or experience of abuse or neglect.

Starting Out ››

Starting Out is a community based support program for young, pregnant and parenting women up to the age of 25 years, their children and partners.

Child FIRST ››

Child FIRST (Family Information Referral and Support Team) aims to provide support to families by improving their ability and resources to cope with difficult times.

Family Violence Counselling Service ››

The Connections Family Violence Counselling Service is available to women, young people and children who have experienced family violence.

Child-centred, Consultancy, Assessment, Therapy and Training Services ››

The core objective of CCATTS is to promote and facilitate safe, stable and nurturing environments for children, families, parents or carers.