Resources & Support

On this page, you will find resources to support you in becoming a foster carer as well as during your foster care placements. During accreditation, your foster care agency will support you every step of the way but there are many additional supports that can help you along your fostering journey.

General support 

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Information pack for prospective carers 

• Information pack for prospective carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

• Foster Care Association of Victoria 

• Carer Assistance Program 

• Department of Families, Fairness and Housing information on foster care 

• Victorian handbook for foster carers 

• Foster care agency information sessions

• Home Stretch - Extending care to age 21

Webinars, podcasts and stories

• Foster care 101 webinar recordings via Facebook or YouTube 

• Too Peas in a Podcast - Fostering children with disabilities

• Get Real Foster Carer Series:

  • Jasmine's episode

  • Jackson's episode

  • Camilla's episode

  • Allison's episode

Financial 

• Financial support including carer allowance 

• Carer Card Program 

Training 

• CarerKafe: Learning and development for carers 

Education 

• Raising Expectations 

• Life After School Guide: Supporting young care experienced people in their transition to post-school study, training or work

• Education Guide for Carers of Children Living in Out-of-Home Care

• Supporting young people with a care experience to participate in higher education or TAFE

Cultural 

• Multicultural foster care resources

• Creating a culturally safe environment for children in foster care

• TIS: Translating and Interpreting Services 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

• Webinar: Fostering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Victoria 

• Aboriginal Child Placement Principle 

• Caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in foster care 

• Deadly Story: Carer resources 

• Nikara’s journey training 

Reporting a child at risk 

If you’re aware of a vulnerable child or young person in a troubling home environment, you should: 

• Learn more about your responsibilities 

• Contact your local Child Protection Intake Service 

Contacting Fostering Connections 

To contact Fostering Connections, call 1800 013 088 or enquire online.