Adoptive, Kinship and Fostering Families Association (ACT)
Our association offers support and encouragement for people considering permanent care or adoption, going through the process or who are established as an adoptive or permanent care family.
Considering fostering or adoption and looking for support and advice?
Currently going through the adoption process?
Wanting support as an established adoptive family?
Who We Are
The Adoptive, Kinship and Fostering Families Association is run by a small committee of volunteers who coordinate activities and resources. Member participation is always encouraged in organising, as well as attending, events.
Latest News
The Adoptive, Kin and Fostering Families Assocation (AKFFA) started life as the APA (Adoptive Parents Association) in 1975. It later became the AFA (Adoptive Families Assoc) when it was pointed out that the name was not inclusive of our children. It’s fitting now, after 46 years, that the AFA members changed its name to AKFFA at the November 2021 Annual General Meeting, to have a name that is inclusive of all our families.
Adoptions Awareness Month YESvember
National Adoption Awareness Month in Australia is in November. It's a time to raise awareness about adoption and foster care and the importance of providing safe, stable, and loving homes for children in need. The month-long celebration is a reminder that every child...
AKFFA Foster Care Week
To celebrate Foster Care week in 2025, we are gathering together at Limelight Cinemas in Tuggeranong to see "the Bad Guys 2" movie! This event will be held on Saturday September 20th at 4.00pm Tickets available until COB Friday 19 September.Child and adult...
AKFFA Family weekends
Our 2026 Family weekend is locked in. Will you join us for our annual gathering on the south coast 27 - 29 March 2026? This is a great opportunity for AKFFA families to meet other adoptive, kin and fostering families. Booking details and discounts are made available...
AKFFA Morning Tea
Our monthly morning teas are held at a variety of locations and days to try a cater for a range of families. For more information contact info@adoption.org.au or better still, become a member and you will be the first to know of all AKFFA activities via email and our...
Congratulations to Dara Read
Congratulations to Dara Read on the publication of her new book about adoption for young readers, Hundreds and Thousands. Dara is an Australian author and is adopted herself. Please see Dara's introduction to her book...
AKFFA end of year celebration and AGM
Our end of year celebration will be held at Black Mountain Peninsula on Sunday 23rd November 2025. The Aqua Park will be a great place for kids, big and small, to have fun and soak up some sunshine. This year's AGM will be held on the 26th November 2025 at the Pearce...
Adoptions Awareness Month YESvember
National Adoption Awareness Month in Australia is in November. It's a time to raise awareness about adoption and foster care and the importance of providing safe, stable, and loving homes for children in need. The month-long celebration is a reminder that every child...
AKFFA Foster Care Week
To celebrate Foster Care week in 2025, we are gathering together at Limelight Cinemas in Tuggeranong to see "the Bad Guys 2" movie! This event will be held on Saturday September 20th at 4.00pm Tickets available until COB Friday 19 September.Child and adult...
AKFFA Family weekends
Our 2026 Family weekend is locked in. Will you join us for our annual gathering on the south coast 27 - 29 March 2026? This is a great opportunity for AKFFA families to meet other adoptive, kin and fostering families. Booking details and discounts are made available...
AKFFA Morning Tea
Our monthly morning teas are held at a variety of locations and days to try a cater for a range of families. For more information contact info@adoption.org.au or better still, become a member and you will be the first to know of all AKFFA activities via email and our...
Adoptions Awareness Month YESvember
National Adoption Awareness Month in Australia is in November. It's a time to raise awareness about adoption and foster care and the importance of providing safe, stable, and loving homes for children in need. The month-long celebration is a reminder that every child...
AKFFA Foster Care Week
To celebrate Foster Care week in 2025, we are gathering together at Limelight Cinemas in Tuggeranong to see "the Bad Guys 2" movie! This event will be held on Saturday September 20th at 4.00pm Tickets available until COB Friday 19 September.Child and adult...
AKFFA Family weekends
Our 2026 Family weekend is locked in. Will you join us for our annual gathering on the south coast 27 - 29 March 2026? This is a great opportunity for AKFFA families to meet other adoptive, kin and fostering families. Booking details and discounts are made available...
Get Involved
Useful Links
From our President - please find a list of books, podcasts and websites I have put together as a good starter list for people to look at.
Fostering or Adopting a child in the ACT
Get in touch
PO Box 1030, Woden ACT 2606
info@adoption.org.au
adoption.org.au