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Despite the Coronavirus outbreak we must continue to deliver our foster care programs and services to vulnerable children and young people in out-of-home care and provide support for our carers.

We are working hard to maintain our services while keeping our carers, staff and the children and young people in our care safe during these uncertain times.

We will continue to accept enquiries, conduct training and assessments and run information sessions either over the phone or online, to ensure the safety of both you and our staff.

Unfortunately, the need for new foster carers doesn’t stop during a crisis. If you think you could help and would like to learn more please contact us on 1800 954 550 or email fostercarerecruitment@ozchild.org.au.

Our team would love to hear from you and has plenty of resources available to ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about becoming a foster carer.

Every year, new homes are needed for thousands of vulnerable children and young people across Victoria. As a foster carer, you will play a critical role in supporting these children and young people by giving them a safe place to call home.

Foster carers come from all types of family units (including singles), backgrounds and cultures. Race, gender, marital status, religion or sexual orientation have absolutely no bearing on eligibility.

At OzChild, we value all prospective foster carers with the qualities and beliefs that we know will give every child and young person the chance to shine. 

As long as you are over the age of 21 and able to provide secure accommodation and appropriate space in your home, you can become a foster carer.

We know that deciding to become a foster carer is a big decision. That’s why we have created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for answers to some of the most common questions about foster care.

Every OzChild carer household is supported by our Caring Team approach. Our dedicated Case Managers provide a holistic approach to the child or young person in your care and all members of your caring household while our national Thriving Families carer strategy aims to continually improve the carer household experience.