For Someone Starting Over, Every Detail Counts
For many young people leaving foster care or families rebuilding after hardship, the idea of “starting over” sounds hopeful—but the reality is often anything but easy. Imagine being handed the keys to a bare house: no bed to sleep on, no kettle for a cup of tea, no towels, no plates, just walls and a roof.
For young adults aging out of care, families reunifying with their children, or survivors of family violence, this is a deeply vulnerable moment. Without practical support, it can become overwhelming. That’s why A Better Life For Foster Kids created the Housing Transition Package program, to turn empty spaces into true homes filled with comfort, safety, and promise.
What We Provide
With the help of our incredible volunteers and generous community, we fully furnish and stock entire homes with the essentials needed to live with dignity and stability. Each package is carefully tailored to the household’s specific needs. A typical Housing Transition Package includes:
- Beds & Bedding (mattress, frame, linens, pillows)
- Living & Dining Furniture (couch, chairs, table)
- Linen & Towels (bath, hand, and tea towels)
- Toiletries & Cleaning Supplies (soap, shampoo, detergent, disinfectant)
- Pantry Staples (rice, pasta, canned goods, cereal)
- Children’s Items (cot, high chair, age-appropriate toys)
- Thoughtful Touches (framed art, a potted plant—something to say “You are home.”)
Who Is This For?
We offer Housing Transition Packages to:
Young adults transitioning out of foster or kinship care
Families reunifying with children after time in care
Women and families relocating due to family violence or crisis
Requests must come through a carer or case worker familiar with the family’s situation. This ensures we can assess needs, coordinate with other supports, and tailor each package appropriately.
Want to Help?
Each Housing Transition Package requires time, resources, and careful coordination, but with community support, we can continue this life-changing work.
Here's how
- Sponsor a Package
- Donate Furniture
- Volunteer Your Time
A Little Love Letter
We walked into a house, not a shell. There were cups in the cupboard, towels in the bathroom. My kids finally felt safe again. It’s hard to put into words what that meant to us.
— Housing Package Recipient
Housing Transition Support
What’s Included in a Housing Transition Package?
We help furnish and stock homes with essential items, from beds, linen, and basic furniture to kitchenware, appliances, and pantry staples. Each package is tailored to the household’s needs, creating a warm, liveable space for families or young people starting over.
Who Can Request This Support?
Requests can be made by foster or kinship carers and case workers on behalf of: Young adults transitioning out of care. Families who are being reunified with children. Families relocating after domestic or family violence
Where Is This Service Available?
This service is currently available in Gippsland only, due to the cost and logistics involved. We provide support for up to 10 households per year, depending on need and available resources.
If this service is right for someone in your care, please complete the form to request support.