Thank you, however...

Unfortunately, you live in an area we do not service. Thanks for taking the first step and enquiring with OzChild. Sorry we are unable to continue your foster care journey but we have passed your enquiry onto the team at Fostering Connections who support all agencies in Victoria.

What happens now?

There’s no need for you to do anything, someone will be in touch in the coming days to connect you with another agency. Alternatively you can contact Fostering Connections directly on 1800 013 088 or visit fosteringconnections.com.au

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The Costs of Alternative Care Arrangements Cannot be Ignored. 

In addressing the profound challenges faced by our most vulnerable children and young people, relying on high-cost emergency accommodations (HCEA’s) such as hotels and motels is not just economically taxing—it…

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OzChild’s first Mockingbird Family Constellation

In Australia, there are approximately 9000 foster carers; this equates to roughly around 0.03% of our total population. That means that over 99% of the population has no idea what…

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A Need for an Overhaul of Child Protection Laws

There have been recent calls for an immediate overhaul of the state’s child protection laws, with thousands of children having been removed from their families in Victoria with no hope…

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This World Care Day Khyl shares his story about being in out-of-home care and living with OzChild foster Carer, Emily.

Khyl’s story
Kai’s story

Kai* entered foster care in January 2020 aged 14. When he arrived, he had been diagnosed with moderate depression, social anxiety and moderate OCD and he had been refusing to take his medication for some time.

Kai’s story
Bella’s story

Bella and her parents were referred to OzChild’s Stepping Stones to School (SS2S) program by her kindergarten teacher. Five-year-old Bella was attending her second year of four-year-old kinder.

Bella’s story
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