Change For Youth Foundation Pty LtdRegistered

The Little Stars Learners Program provides traumainformed, oneonone, inhome flexible learning support for children and young people in foster, kinship, and residential care who have fallen behind in their education. This program delivers targeted, individualized learning assistance with a dedicated Learning Support Mentor, who visits the home weekly for a minimum of one year. The consistent and supportive relationship with the mentor, who is trained to understand the impacts of trauma, is a cornerstone of the program s success. In addition to traumainformed learning support, the program offers holistic services, including community engagement opportunities for students and their carers, such as attending AFL games, theatre performances, and other activities. Comfort items and educational games are provided to enhance the learning experience. Carers also receive training and ongoing support through collaboration with various parties involved in the child's care, including teachers, the Department of Child Safety, and foster agencies, ensuring the best outcomes for the student. A key feature of the Little Stars Learners Program is its comprehensive reporting system, which enables weekly and continuous communication and collaboration among all stakeholders engaged in the child's educational and personal development. This includes teachers, the Department of Child Safety, foster agencies, carers, and other key individuals supporting the young person. Additionally, the program ensures that Learning Support Mentors receive comprehensive training and ongoing guidance from a team of psychologists, child protection experts, and educational consultants. The program has also integrated its standalone Cuddle Cases and Fun and Laughter Programs into its core services, ensuring that children, young people, and their carers receive comprehensive support throughout their journey with the Little Stars Learners Program.