Who we are

We support children and young people affected by the justice system.

Our vision

We are building futures so kids can SHINE.

Our purpose

We work with children, young people and their families to improve wellbeing and strengthen connections to community and family.

We are purpose-driven and values-led.

Our values

We stay true to our values of integrity, empowerment and being child-focused.

Building relationships and family connections

Children with a parent in custody are the invisible victims of crime and experience significant psychological trauma and impact on their emotional and social development as a result of their parent’s imprisonment.

Supporting children from 0-18 years

We are the only national charity that provides services to support children and young people affected by the justice system. Our programs operate in the community and in custody throughout NSW, ACT, VIC and QLD, and include:

mentoring
casework and parenting support
supported transport
onsite engagement facilitation, including Child and Family Centres and supported prison visits
Aboriginal programs

Demonstrated experience

We have successfully delivered programs and provided crucial support to children and young people who have had contact with the justice system for over 40 years.

We began in 1982 as the Children of Prisoners’ Support Group, created following the release of The Children of Imprisoned Parents Report commissioned by the Family and Children’s Service Agency. In 2004 we changed our name to SHINE for Kids and now work across four states, NSW, QLD, ACT and VIC.