Foster care information sessions include the following topics:

  • What it involves to be a foster carer
  • Steps to becoming a foster carer
  • Roles and responsibilities of foster carers
  • Support available to foster carers

Please contact the foster care agency to confirm if the public session is still scheduled and to express your interest in foster care.

If a fostering agency does not have any public information sessions scheduled, they can arranged a one-to-one session.

For more information, contact the foster care agency.

What people have said about information sessions

  • 'Overall it was very interesting and it was great to hear from the foster carer herself.'
  • 'Having thought about foster care for a number of years, I now have a much better understanding of the different types of care, how they might overlap/ lead on, and the potential issues involved. I feel better informed to discuss foster care with my family.'
  • 'A good informative session that provided an honest view of foster caring',
  • 'Great opportunity for casual chats with different speakers',
  • 'It was good to have a range of presenters representing different aspects of the process.'
  • 'I have a better understanding of what the process is and the commitment of those involved.'
  • 'Very helpful information (first time) a lot to think about, but still very positive',

Contact

Foster Care Services
Phone: 1300 2 FOSTER (1300 2 367 837)