Love of Learning Program
Volunteers, known as ‘Pyjama Angels’, are screened, trained, recruited and then matched with a child in Foster Care. Together, they spend an hour a week reading books aloud, playing educational games and engaging in fun activities.
A Pyjama Angel’s role is to provide consistent friendship and support, and most importantly, instil a love of learning in children.
Currently there are more than 46,000 children currently in Foster Care in Australia.
Why we need your help more than ever
92%
of children in care have below average reading skills by the time they are 7 years old
75%
of children are not
completing high school
35%
of children in care are entering the juvenile justice system
The Pyjama Foundation’s Love of Learning Program has proven to be an effective solution, as it supports children in care to form and sustain healthy adult attachments, relationships, gain improved educational success and
increase their confidence.
Pyjama Angels give a Foster Child the chance to find their wings and reach their life potential, despite a fragile start.
What your
donation achieves
Allows us to provide brand new books for children in care.
Provides learning activities such as puzzles, games
and cards.
Will help us provide two training kits for two volunteer mentor Pyjama Angels.
Will help us provide a foster child their very own special Pyjama Angel, who will support, encourage and ignite a love of learning.
