Heather Baird Recognised for Foster Care Advocacy
In 2020, A Better Life For Foster Kids was proud to celebrate a major milestone in its mission to improve lives through foster care advocacy. Our founder, Heather Baird, received national recognition as an LG Local Legend, honouring her tireless work supporting children in out-of-home care and the carers who stand beside them. This moment […]
Outdoor Camp for Foster Youth Created Lasting Impact
In 2022, A Better Life For Foster Kids had the incredible opportunity to deliver something deeply meaningful—a life-changing outdoor camp for foster youth that brought connection, personal growth and joy to 25 young men aged 12 to 17 in out-of-home care. Funded by the generous support of Esso Australia, the camp was held in regional […]
Victorian Community Awards for Foster Care: A Better Life for Foster Kids Named Semi-Finalist
It might have happened in 2020, but for us, it still feels like yesterday. A Better Life for Foster Kids was named a semi-finalist in the GOTAFE Community Group category of the Victorian Community Awards for foster care—a milestone that honoured not just our organisation, but the hundreds of volunteers, supporters, and carers who make […]
Foster Care Crisis Cases Funded for 110 Children Thanks to Loy Yang B
Supporting Children in Foster Care with Urgent Essentials We are proud to look back that A Better Life for Foster Kids has received a Loy Yang B Community Partnership Grant. This funding has enable us to provide foster care Crisis Cases to 110 children entering out-of-home care back in 2020. Our Crisis Cases are urgently […]