Permanent Care and Adoptive Families Inc.
Permanent Care and Adoptive Families Inc. (PCA Families) is a member-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting permanent care, kinship care, and adoptive families in Australia. The organisation focuses on trauma-informed services to improve outcomes for children and their caregivers, emphasizing practical support, advocacy, and training informed by lived experience and research[1][3][5].

Mission and Services
PCA Families provides information, peer support, and referrals through programs such as a helpline offering short-term assistance and advocacy[4]. It delivers training for both families and professionals, aiming to strengthen caregiving practices and address systemic challenges faced by children in permanent care[5]. The organisation reported serving 581 new members in recent years, with families benefiting from emotional, practical, and financial support[3].

Governance and Reach
Operating under the trading name Post Placement Support Service (Vic) Inc., PCA Families primarily serves Victoria but its resources and training programs may extend to broader Australian audiences[5]. The organisation collaborates with sector professionals to inform policy and practice, ensuring services align with the needs of children who have experienced trauma, neglect, or family separation[1][3].

Membership and Impact
Membership is free and includes access to events, workshops, and a network of caregivers. PCA Families emphasizes community-building to reduce isolation among permanent carers and adoptive parents, while advocating for systemic changes to improve child welfare frameworks[1][2].

[1] https://pcafamilies.org.au [2] https://pcafamilies.org.au/contact-us [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/6523be95-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/6523be95-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/04f6c3c6-4587-ee11-be36-00224893bd39 [5] https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/support-groups-and-services