Resources & Support

On this page, you will find resources to support you during the accreditation process as well as when you become a foster carer.

Your foster care agency will support you each step of the way however 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

• Down Syndrome Victoria Podcast - On fostering children with Down Syndrome

• Get Real Foster Carer Series:

  • Jasmine's episode

  • Jackson's episode

  • Camilla's episode

  • Allison's episode

Financial 

• Financial support including carer allowance 

• Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Advisers

• 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

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 

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.