Specialist Support for Children and Young People

Specialist Workers for Children and Young People (SWCYP) aims to break the cycle of disadvantage and improve client outcomes for children and young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and who have been impacted by Domestic and Family Violence.

It is funded by the Australian Government as part of the National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence 2021-23 and is delivered in all DCJ Districts.

The Specialist Workers for Children and Young People program specifications PDF, 283.65 KB provides clear and consistent information regarding the aims, objectives and scope of SWCYP.

The accompanying Frequently Asked Questions PDF, 110.9 KB provides further clarity on program implementation including in relation to program scope, eligibility and reporting.

For further information please contact Youth.Homelessness@facs.nsw.gov.au.