Get Involved

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.

Our information sessions are currently being held online. During the one hour virtual session the Foster Care Recruitment Manager will talk you through a presentation and what is involved in becoming a foster carer with OzChild.

To attend one of the below online information sessions please complete the enquiry form here.

Thursday 28 January, 12pm

Tuesday 2 February, 8pm

Thursday 11 February, 12pm

Tuesday 16 February, 8pm

Thursday 25 February, 12pm

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.