Adoptive, Kinship and Fostering Families Association (ACT)

A supportive community of adoptive and foster families providing friendship, information and advice about the process of permanent care and adoption in the ACT.

What We Do

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?

Adoptive Families Association in the ACT

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.

Our Story

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.

AKFFA Morning Tea

Upcoming Events

Join us for an AKFFA morning tea on Wednesday 23 February at 11am. Children welcome. 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 Become a Member – Adoptive Families...

Congratulations to Dara Read

News

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...

AFA Annual family weekend away

Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE Saturday 12 March - Monday 14 March 2022Location TBA

AFA End of Year Celebration and AGM

Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE Sunday 28 NovemberFrom 1pm onwardsFurther details to follow shortly

WISE Up! – Walk away, Its private, Share something, Educate Others

News

WISE Up! - Walk away, Its private, Share something, Educate OthersThis fabulous training was run for the first time in 10 years in Canberra at the end of May. One of the many benefits of becoming an AFA member. Learn more from one parent what the day was about and...

Coffee Catchup – Tuesday 20 July

Upcoming Events

Join us for an AFA morning tea on Tuesday 20 July at 10am. Children welcome. For more information contact info@adoption.org.au or better still, become a member and you will be the first to know of all AFA activities Become a Member – Adoptive Families Association ACT...