Company Research Report: Adopt Change
Company Overview
Name
Adopt Change
Mission of the Company
Adopt Change aims to ensure that every child has access to a safe, nurturing, and permanent family home and that all families receive the appropriate support for children to thrive. The organization focuses on improving legislative policies, raising awareness, educating communities, and providing direct support to families and children.
Founding
- Founded by: Deborra-lee Furness
- Date Founded: No information is available
Key People
- Founder: Deborra-lee Furness
- Chief Executive Officer: Renée Leigh Carter
- Chair / Board Director: Victoria Buchan
- Board Directors: Helen Baker, Dr. Tom Bourdon, Tom Imbesi, Anne King, Catherine McDonnell, Mark Nixon
Headquarters
- Location: PO Box 595 Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue
No information is available
What is the Company Known For
Adopt Change is known for advocating for the rights of children to grow up in permanent family homes and providing support and resources to families, carers, and children, particularly those affected by trauma. The organization works with government, sector, and community to change policies and better the system for children in need.
Products
What Products Do They Offer
MyPack
- Description: Provides first-night packs to children and young people entering out-of-home care, who often have nothing more than the clothes they are wearing.
- Key Features:
- Includes items such as a soft toy, hand-made blankets, pyjamas, underwear, toothbrush, toothpaste, water bottle, colouring book/pad, and a pencil case with textas.
Permanency & Adoption Information
- Description: Provides pivotal information on permanency and adoption processes to support better care for children.
- Key Features:
- Provides insight into legislative processes.
- Supports provided include trauma-informed parenting practices.
Campaigns
- Description: Runs various campaigns to raise awareness and involve the community in working towards ensuring safe and stable homes for every child.
- Key Features:
- Includes national and regional campaigns.
- Focuses on legislative advocacy, and raising community awareness.
Recent Developments
What are the Recent Developments in the Company
Ban on Housing Children in Motels
- Description: NSW Government’s announcement to phase out alternative care arrangements such as motels and holiday rentals within six months.
- Date: September 3, 2024
Announcement of Paid Parental Leave
- Description: Major win with the announcement of paid parental leave for NSW public service workers caring for vulnerable children.
- Date: August 27, 2024
Foster and Kinship Care Week Picnic
- Description: Celebrates carers of vulnerable children with events and thanks in Sydney.
- Date: August 19, 2024
Final Report from NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
- Description: Calls for an end to housing children in motels with shift workers amid a crisis in government care.
- Date: August 6, 2024
New Products Launched
No information is available
New Features Added to Existing Products
No information is available
Any New Partnerships
No information is available
Summary
Adopt Change focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for children in need through education, advocacy, and direct support initiatives. The organization works to change legislative policies and raise public awareness about the importance of permanency in a child's life. Recent developments in policy and support structures signify ongoing improvements and greater support for vulnerable children and their carers.
