Second Chances Family Support

Second Chances Family Support responds to the unique needs of children and families with a parent in prison.

The team provides home visits, school uniform packages, support, advocacy and agency referrals – all with the goal of strengthening families and diverting children and families from the justice system.

What We Do

• Home and school visits
• School uniform and shoe packages
• Community service referrals
• Advocacy
• Support through transitional stages of growth
• Goal setting and vision planning
• We also provide Mentoring Camps,
  Birthday Stars and Christmas Angels gifts.

Why We Do It

Restoring hope in people’s lives can make a real difference. It is estimated there are over 4,000 children with a parent in prison here in South Australia. For many families with a loved one in prison, they speak of feeling invisible, overlooked or marginalised by their community. Second Chances Family Support is here to come alongside them.

Where We Work

Our team serve the greater Adelaide area.

How You Can Help

Your generosity helps us make a big difference.

$40 Can provide a birthday present on there special day, keeping families connected.

$55 Can provide a backpack and stationery.

$250 Can provide a school uniform and shoe package, giving children sense of pride, counteracting truancy.

How to refer to our program?

Only Government Departments and other Agencies can refer to us by emailing FamilySupportTeam@secondchances.org.au

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REFERRAL FORM FOR AGENCIES ONLY SC-Referral Form FST 

REFERRALS TO THIS PROGRAM ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED!

The Department for Human Services has decided to cease this program as of 31 December 2026.

DHS has claimed “budget constraints ” as the reason. The Department has confirmed in writing that this decision is not based on performance, staff members characteristics, or any other reason, other then parliamentary budgets.

NO NEW REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS STAGE AND WILL BE IGNORED.