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.

Foster and Kinship Care Week 2026

Upcoming Events

This year's theme is "Open Doors. Open Hearts. Open Opportunities." Come celebrate Foster and Kinship Care Week 2026 with us. We are heading to The Alby to have lunch and play 'duck pin bowling', we'd love to see you there. Time: 1.30 – 3.30pmDate: Sunday 13...

AKFFA Family Movie Fundraiser

Upcoming Events

Join us for a fun family cinema fundraiser in support of AKFFA. Bring the family along for a screening of Tom & Jerry at Limelight Cinemas in Tuggeranong. Date: Saturday 29 August 2026Time: 3.00pmPlace: Limelight Cinemas, Tuggeranong Tickets: $18.00 movie ticket,...

Adoptions Awareness Month YESvember

Upcoming Events

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 Family weekends

Upcoming Events

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...

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...