Child, Adolescent and Families Service (CAFS)

Service Description

CAFS is an early intervention service aiming to intervene early in the identification of risk. The Program supports families with children and young people, up to the age of 17 years, who are showing early signs of emerging, or who are at risk of developing, mental health issues. The target group includes those affected by the mental health issues of another family member. CAFS has a primary focus on the child or young person, while working in a whole of family context, to improve their well-being and reach their full potentials.

Alternate Names: Southern Youth and Family Services

Hours of Operation

Mon to Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Self referral or other services

Service Fees

None

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services Available

Disability Access

Yes. Ground level

Organisational Information

Area Served

Illawarra

Parent Organisation

Southern Youth and Family Services

Postal Address

Post Office Box 23

Wollongong

NSW

2500

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Last Updated: 27 October 2023