Become A Foster Carer

Learn how To Become A Foster Carer

The experience of foster caring can be rich, vibrant and joyous – and it’s unique for everyone.

Family Spirit carers tell us that being a foster carer is positive, fulfilling and full of wonder. Many say that one of their greatest joys is playing a part in the achievements of the children in their care. Register to join one of our upcoming online information sessions to find out how to become a foster carer.

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Foster Carer Information Sessions

To learn more about how to become a foster carer and the foster experience, join one of our upcoming information sessions.

In our informal, 1hr sessions, you can hear about:

Different care options available

Application process – how to foster a child

Fostering and Adoption

Roles and responsibilities

Support, development and training

Real family experiences

Dates for our upcoming online sessions are:

Tuesday, July 07th | 06:00 – 06:30 pm AEST

Tuesday, July 21st | 06:00 – 06:30 pm AEST

One-on-one information sessions are also available at a time that suits you – call 13 18 19 for more information.

* Once your booking is confirmed, you will be contacted with login details for the session.

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Foster Care FAQs

“We are all so much richer for having fostered and couldn’t imagine our life any other way.”

Cathy, Foster Carer For Over 20 Years.

Foster Carer Stories

Dave: IT Trainer and a foster carer.

Dave, who lives in the north-western suburbs of Sydney, is a self employed IT Trainer and a foster carer. He had been thinking...

Les & Cathy: Why We Became Foster Carers.

Les and Cathy are short term carers who look after babies straight from hospital. These babies usually stay with them for about 6...