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Become a Foster Carer
Being a foster carer is an incredibly rewarding experience. You can help create a brighter future for vulnerable children and young people.
FIND OUT MOREBecome a Specialised Foster Carer
Specialised foster carers are an integral part of our evidence-based program Treatment Foster Care Oregon. Be part of this life-changing program today.
FIND OUT MORECareers at OzChild
Join us and find your Career at OzChild as we strive to ensure brighter futures for children, young people and families. View all our current vacancies.
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Success Stories
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Children and young people supported
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The OzChild Story
We had about an hour’s notice, but we were prepared, we had a bed, a cot, some clothes, and some other basics. Read more about Chrissy’s remarkable story.
READ OUR FULL STORYOur Evidence-Based Approach
Thanks to the support of our team in the South West, the Harrington family were provided with an integrated service experience that was responsive to their expressed goals and need in real time. Hear more about their story now.
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Families Need Our Help!
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The Work We Do

Foster and Kinship Care
Our foster and kinship care programs provide safe and loving homes for children and young people in need, whilst providing full training and support to our community of carers.
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Prevention and Strengthening
Families
Through the delivery of early intervention and prevention programs, our Prevention and Strengthening services support and repair family relationships.
LEARN MORE NOWFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can work full-time and foster. We tailor our support to ensure your foster care household and child/young person in your care thrives.
Yes. If you are a single person and have the energy and patience and care about children, you can become a foster carer.
Yes. OzChild welcomes carers from different backgrounds, cultures, religions and same sex relationships.
Children in foster care need privacy and a place to store their belongings, which means you need to have one spare bedroom in order to become a carer. If you live in a 1-bedroom house or apartment and you’re just wanting to care for little babies, they can sleep in a cot in your bedroom but only up to the age of one.
From the point of enquiry to accreditation as a foster carer, the process can take anywhere between 4 – 7 months.
Download Foster Care Guide Today
Find out everything you need to know about becoming a foster carer with this free info pack. Simply fill out the form and we’ll send it to your nominated email address.

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