Foster care information sessions cover the following topics:
- what's involved in being a foster carer
- steps to become a foster carer
- roles and responsibilities of foster carers
- support available to foster carers.
Information sessions
Location | Date and time | Venue | Foster Care Agency hosting session |
|---|---|---|---|
Berri | Drop in | ac.care Berri | ac.care Berri |
Mount Gambier | Drop in | ac.care Mt Gambier | ac.care Berri |
Murray Bridge | Drop in | ac.care Murray Bridge | ac.care Murray Bridge |
| Hindmarsh | Tuesday 15 January 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Anglicare 159 Port Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Elizabeth Park | Drop in session Wednesday 16 January 10am to 11.30am | Centacare Elizabeth 34 Yorktown Road | Centacare 8159 1400 |
| Glynde | Wednesday 23 January 6.30pm to 8.30pm | LCC Foster Care Office Glynde Lutheran Church 15-17 Glynburn Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Seaton | Drop in session Wednesday 30 January 11am to 1pm | Centacare Seaton 413 Grange Road | Centacare 8159 1400 |
| Victor Harbor | Wednesday 30 January 4pm to 6pm | Victor Harbor Library 1 Bay Road | ac.care Murray Bridge 8532 6303 |
| Glynde | Thursday 7 February Coffee with a Foster Carer 9.30am to 10.30am | Glynde Lutheran Church 15-17 Glynburn Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Marion | Monday 18 February 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Marion Bowling Club 262 Sturt Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Mawson Lakes | Wednesday 20 February 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Endeavour Lutheran College | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Nuriootpa | Saturday 23 February 10am to 12pm | Redeemer Lutheran School Lot 500 Vine Street | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Strathalbyn | Tuesday 26 February 6pm to 8pm | Strathalbyn Council Building 1 Colman Terrace | ac.care Murray Bridge 8532 6303 |
| McLaren Vale | Wednesday 13 March 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Tatachilla Lutheran College 'Activity Centre' | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Evanston | Wednesday 20 March 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Gawler & District College Children's Centre Gate 6, 69 Barnet Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Hindmarsh | Wednesday 27 March 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Anglicare SA 159 Port Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Elizabeth | Tuesday 2 April 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Playford Civic Centre 10 Playford Boulevard | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Mount Barker | Wednesday 10 April 6.30pm to 8.30pm | St Mark's Lutheran Church 35 Hampden Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Warradale | Wednesday 17 April 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Marion Community House 175 Oaklands Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Hindmarsh | Wednesday 1 May 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Anglicare SA 159 Port Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
Where a fostering agency does not have any public information sessions scheduled, they can be scheduled on a one-to-one one basis.
To find out more contact the foster care agency directly.
What people have said about information sessions
- 'Overall it was very interesting and it was great to hear from the foster carer herself.'
- 'Having thought about foster care for a number of years, I now have a much better understanding of the different types of care, how they might overlap/ lead on, and the potential issues involved. I feel better informed to discuss foster care with my family.'
- 'A good informative session that provided an honest view of foster caring'
- 'Great opportunity for casual chats with different speakers'
- 'It was good to have a range of presenters representing different aspects of the process.'
- 'I have a better understanding of what the process is and the commitment of those involved.'
- 'Very helpful information (first time) a lot to think about, but still very positive'
Contact
Foster Care Services
Telephone: 1300 2 FOSTER (1300 2 367 837)
