There are a variety of push and pull factors that play into a family's decision to place or keep a child in care. Whether it's due to extreme poverty or the belief that living in a children's home is the only way for their child to get a quality education, the families that we work with all want the best for their children. Our community services enable families to set their children up for a bright future without sending them away from their homes.

Daycare and Preschool

For struggling families – and single mothers in particular – the lack of affordable childcare can cause a spiral into poverty. Without a safe place for their child to go during the day, they are unable to work, and provide a much-needed income for the family. The David Center – our daycare and preschool – provides a safe space and high quality pre-primary education for young children in the area from 6 months old through to school enrollment. With a range of rates – from subsidised scholarships for struggling families through to full cost payments for those who can afford it – the David Center is accessible to all families in the community.