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Fostering Connections
Australia
Приєднався 11 січ 2016
Fostering Connections is a joint initiative of foster care agencies across metropolitan and regional Victoria. It was launched in 2016 to raise awareness of Victoria’s ongoing need for new foster carers. Fostering Connections also provides Victorians with information about foster care and how to become an accredited foster carer.
Visit our website: fosteringconnections.com.au/
Visit our website: fosteringconnections.com.au/
Becoming a foster carer in Victoria - September 2024
Watch our latest webinar to hear Alice from the Fostering Connections team explore the process of becoming a foster carer in Victoria.
Foster care is the temporary care of children and young people by members of the community who become trained and accredited foster carers.
Foster carers support families in their community by offering safe, nurturing homes to children and young people while they can’t live at home.
Fostering Connections is Victoria's state-wide foster care recruitment service. We connect prospective foster carers with agencies in your area.
Visit our website: fosteringconnections.com.au/
Give us a call: 1800 013 088
Facebook: FosteringVIC/
Twitter: FosteringVIC
Instagram: fosteringconnectionsvic
Download our information pack: fosteringconnections.com.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/Information%20for%20Prospective%20Carers.pdf
Download our information pack for carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children: fosteringconnections.com.au/sites/default/files/2024-04/Fostering%20Connections%20Information%20for%20Carers%20of%20Aboriginal%20or%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Children%20-%20April%202024.pdf
Foster care is the temporary care of children and young people by members of the community who become trained and accredited foster carers.
Foster carers support families in their community by offering safe, nurturing homes to children and young people while they can’t live at home.
Fostering Connections is Victoria's state-wide foster care recruitment service. We connect prospective foster carers with agencies in your area.
Visit our website: fosteringconnections.com.au/
Give us a call: 1800 013 088
Facebook: FosteringVIC/
Twitter: FosteringVIC
Instagram: fosteringconnectionsvic
Download our information pack: fosteringconnections.com.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/Information%20for%20Prospective%20Carers.pdf
Download our information pack for carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children: fosteringconnections.com.au/sites/default/files/2024-04/Fostering%20Connections%20Information%20for%20Carers%20of%20Aboriginal%20or%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Children%20-%20April%202024.pdf
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Become a foster carer this Foster Care Week
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This Foster Care Week, we're calling on all Victorians to play a part in their community by becoming foster carers. There are 24 foster care agencies across Victoria working alongside carers to make a difference in a child's life. They are ready to support you every step of the way. So, if you have a spare bedroom and want to support a child in your community, then we are calling on you to cons...
AFLW Carlton coach Mathew Buck on being a foster carer and the power of sport in the community
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The involvement of community figures like Mathew Buck, head coach of the Carlton AFLW team shows the positive impact foster carers can have. Mathew and his wife Rachael have provided respite and emergency care to over 100 children through MacKillop Family Services over the last eight years, demonstrating the incredible rewards of fostering. “The most rewarding parts of being a foster carer are ...
A message from Minister Blandthorn with Foster Care Week 2024
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Foster Care Week 2024 runs from Sunday 8 to Saturday 14 September and is an annual week of celebration of Victorian foster carers and the contribution they make to the lives of children, young people and families in our community. Visit our website to find out more about becoming a foster carer in Victoria: fosteringconnections.com.au/
How to become a foster carer - June 2024
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Watch our latest webinar to hear Fostering Connections Foster Care Connection Specialist Sheree explore the process of becoming a foster carer in Victoria. Foster care is the temporary care of children and young people by members of the community who become trained and accredited foster carers. Foster carers support families in their community by offering safe, nurturing homes to children and ...
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - March 2024
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Listen in to our latest webinar to hear Fostering Connections Foster Care Connection Specialist Sheree explore the process of becoming a foster carer in Victoria. Foster care is the temporary care of children and young people by members of the community who become trained and accredited foster carers. Foster carers support families in their community by offering safe, nurturing homes to child...
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - October 2023
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Watch our latest live stream to hear Jasmine explain how to become a foster carer in Victoria. Foster care is the temporary care of children and young people by members of the community who become trained and accredited foster carers. Foster carers support families in their community by offering safe, nurturing homes to children and young people while they can’t live at home. Fostering Connec...
A message from Minister Lizzie Blandthorn for Foster Care Week 2023
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Foster Care Week 2023 runs from Sunday 10 to Saturday 16 September and is an annual week of celebration recognising foster carers and the invaluable contribution they make to the lives of children, young people and families in our community. #FosterCareWeek2023 #PlayAPart
Molly and Ben: Foster carers and Victorian nominee for young person of the year
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Frankston foster carer Molly Fergus was nominated for the 2023 Victorian young person of the year award for her contribution to the community. Since then she has fostered more than 30 children, alongside her partner Ben. Molly Fergus made the choice to sacrifice many of the fun things her peers were doing at the age of 22 to become a foster carer to children with complex needs. Molly first beca...
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - May 2023
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Watch our latest live stream to hear Jasmine explain how to become a foster carer in Victoria. Foster care is the temporary care of children and young people by members of the community who become trained and accredited foster carers. Foster carers support families in their community by offering safe, nurturing homes to children and young people while they can’t live at home. Fostering Connec...
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - February 2023
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Watch our latest live stream to hear Jasmine explain how to become a foster carer in Victoria. Foster care is the temporary care of children and young people by members of the community who become trained and accredited foster carers. Foster carers support families in their community by offering safe, nurturing homes to children and young people while they can’t live at home. Fostering Connec...
Fostering in Victoria - A conversation with foster carers
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In this video, we sit down with Victorian foster carers Jenna, Meryl and Dom to hear about their foster caring journey. This video is for anyone interested in becoming a foster carer who wants to know everything from becoming accredited to having children come into your care. Meryl shares her story of fostering children with disabilities for more than 18 years alongside her husband. Jenna share...
Happy Foster Care Week
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Happy Foster Care Week from carers, young people and foster care agencies across Victoria. People from all walks of life can play a part in the community by becoming foster carers. #FosterCareWeek2022 #playaparttogether To learn more about becoming a foster carer and to connect with a foster carer agency, give Fostering Connections a call on 1800 013 088 or visit our website fosteringconnection...
Fostering in Victoria - Panel with foster care agencies and foster carer
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During #FosterCareWeek2022, we hosted an online event with foster carers and foster care agencies across Victoria to give you an opportunity to learn more about becoming a foster carer. In this video, we speak with workers from foster care agencies GEGAC, UMFC, Baptcare and a foster carer from Anchor. We explore the recruitment process and the support foster carers receive. Our speakers: • Emil...
A message from Minister Colin Brooks for Foster Care Week 2022
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Foster Care Week 2022 runs from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 September and is an annual week of celebration recognising foster carers and the invaluable contribution they make to the lives of children, young people and families in our community. #FosterCareWeek2022 #PlayAPart
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - August 2022
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - August 2022
Fostering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Victoria
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Fostering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Victoria
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - June 2022
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - June 2022
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - May 2022
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - May 2022
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - March 2022
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - March 2022
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - February 2022
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - February 2022
Getting to know Victoria's foster carers and agencies - December 2021
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Getting to know Victoria's foster carers and agencies - December 2021
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - November 2021
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - November 2021
Getting to know Victoria's foster carers and agencies
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Getting to know Victoria's foster carers and agencies
A message from Minister Luke Donnellan for Foster Care Week 2021
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A message from Minister Luke Donnellan for Foster Care Week 2021
Foster Care Week 2021: Myths about foster care
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Foster Care Week 2021: Myths about foster care
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - August 2021
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - August 2021
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - July 2021
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - July 2021
How to become a foster carer in Victoria - May 2021
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How to become a foster carer in Victoria - May 2021