The most important thing we look for in carers is a desire to help children and young people develop and reach their full potential.
Who can be a foster carer?
Foster carers come from all walks of life and can:
- Be single or have a partner
- Be of any sexual orientation
- Be from any culture or religion
- Have children of their own or not
- Own or rent their home
- Be employed, not working, studying or retired
We welcome foster carers from all backgrounds and cultures that meet this criteria:
- Must be over 21
- Have a spare bedroom
- If you have your own children they need to be at least 3 years old
- Have the time and willingness to commit
- Be healthy
- Be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident
- Have the finances to meet a child’s current and future needs
- Willing to undergo background checks