We all have a picture in our minds about what type of person makes a good foster carer, but did you know that people of many diverse backgrounds can make a real difference to the life of a child.
We believe that making a difference to a child’s life doesn’t need to be a ‘one size fits all’ commitment. With care arrangements ranging from Weekend Care right through to Long Term care, there’s a flexible option to suit you.
Weekend / Respite Care
Emergency Care
Short Term Care
Long Term Care
Weekend and respite Care can have a very positive impact on a child by giving them the chance to interact in a different social setting while their primary carers takes a short break.
Never is the need for quality care greater for a child than when they require short term Emergency Care. Foundations Care provides the support network to empower our Carers to provide a safe and stable environment in these situations.
Long term care and support creates a positive and safe environment for a child to heal, grow and connect with their carer family. Providing this long-term home can make a tremendous positive impact.
Foundations Care provided much needed support and it helped us provide quality care and opportunities for Steven
Matt, 40, Perth
Foster carer for two years with Foundations Care
Teacher
Single
Caring Mentor
Owns his own home
Foster Carer
I've always felt drawn to helping others. Foundations Care made it really easy to get started.
Karen, 36, Ipswich
Foster carer for three years with Foundations Care
Police Officer
Single
Dedicated career woman
Lives in a rental apartment
Foster Carer
We’ll support you every step of the way
Foundations Care provide industry leading support and ongoing training. Foundations Care provides industry-leading 24 hour a day support to our foster carers, with ongoing training, positive behavioural support planning, financial support and frequent Carer Events that let you network and create lasting friendships with other people who have given their time to make a positive impact on a child’s life.
Ongoing training provided
We provide you with the tools, resources and support needed to help you flourish as a foster carer.
Financial support
Foster carers are given the financial support required to meet the needs of children in their care.
24 hour support
A Foundations Care case worker is available to you 24 hours a day for assistance and support.
Regular carer events
Meet up with other foster carers and build a network of support and friendship.
Respite
Children in care may occasionally spend a night or a weekend with a respite carer, helping them to grow socially with others while giving carers a break.
We help you make a difference
We understand the challenges of being a Foster Carer and pride ourselves on the support we provide to help you change a child’s life.
