Child Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS)
CAFS supports families with children and young people, up to the age of 17 years, where the child or young person is:
- Showing the early signs of emerging, or are at risk of developing, mental health issues.
- Are affected by the mental health issues of another family member.
The service has a primary focus on the child or young person while working in a whole of family context. The focus is on improving their well-being and enabling them to better participate in their communities and reach their full potentials.
This Service is offered in the Wollongong and the Shellharbour - Kiama Statistical Areas and provides :
- assessment
- information and referral
- liaison with other services
- advocacy
- case management
- counselling - family and individual
- telephone counselling and support
- practical assistance and support
- mediation and conflict resolution
- advocacy
- community education
Hours and referral information:
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.00pm
Contact:
(02) 4221 7762 (Wollongong) or (02) 4295 8773 (Shellharbour-Kiama)
Address:
Child Adolescent and Family Service
17 Staff Street
Wollongong, New South Wales 2500
Child Adolescent and Family Service
33 Pioneer Drive
Oak Flats, New South Wales 2529
Funding Information:
This Service is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services