Fams is the NSW peak body that represents the child protection NGO early intervention and prevention sector.
We work across key programs including:
- Targeted Early Intervention
- Family Connect and Support
- Family Preservation
We advocate for improved policies for children, families, communities and services.
Our Vision
Children thrive within safe, strong and supportive families and communities.
Our Mission
To advocate for improved policies and resources for early intervention and prevention NGOs that support NSW children, families, and their communities.
Our Values
- Maintain a culture of integrity and transparency
- Lead with empathy
- Foster equity and inclusion
How we do this
Children and family’s safety, health and wellbeing are at the heart of all our work. Families have multiple forms, nor necessarily biologically based. The below principles are modelled in all aspects of planning, service delivery, management and administration:
- Children and families should be safe.
- Children and families receive services that are flexible and responsive to their needs.
- Children and families can access services embedded in their community.
- Children and family’s growth and development is enhanced by research supported practice.
- Children and family’s social, cultural, racial and linguistic identities are affirmed and strengthened.
- Children and families work together with services in relationships based on trust and respect.
Fams is committed to:
- Children and families receiving the support they need
- Evidence-informed and outcomes-based service delivery
- Government and sector accountability
- Influencing policy
Fams works collaboratively with:
- Government
- Policy and decision-makers
- Non-government organisations
- Academic organisations
- Peak bodies
- Family and community services sector
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
- Organisations working with diverse communities