About

My Kids and Me is a supportive, trauma‑informed parenting program for parents whose children have been removed from their care.

This experience can bring a complex mix of emotions, including grief, loss and uncertainty. In a safe, respectful and non‑judgemental environment, this course provides space to reflect on these challenges and build understanding of your parenting journey.

The program focuses on understanding what it is like for you and your child, building confidence, and helping you navigate the systems and processes involved. Through guided discussion and practical strategies, My Kids and Me supports parents to move forward with greater clarity, connection and hope.

What will I learn?

• Understand and process grief, loss and complex emotions
• Explore what this experience means for your parenting identity & your relationship with your child.
• How to navigate the legal system
• Build confidence when communicating with services and professionals
• Develop practical strategies to support positive change

Who is it for? 

• Parents whose children have been removed from their care
• Parents navigating out‑of‑home care or related services
• Parents seeking a supportive, non‑judgemental environment to reflect and rebuild

How to book

Please note our services require an intake assessment to ensure they are suitable.

• Please access our booking page to book a suitable time for us to contact you to complete the intake process.
• If the booking is urgent or you are following up a previous registration, please call directly on 1800 967 894 

If you are from a referral agency and wish to refer a client, please complete the online referral form here.

CatholicCare Wollongong’s Families & Communities program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.

Concessions apply, dependent on financial circumstances.