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 Mt Gambier |
Murray Bridge | Drop in | ac.care Murray Bridge | ac.care Murray Bridge |
| Seaford | Drop in Thursday 13 June 4pm to 6pm | Seaford Library Grand Boulevard | Centacare 8159 1400 |
| Torrensville | Saturday 15 June 10am to 12 noon | Thebarton Community Centre (Meeting Room 2) Corner South Road and Ashwin Parade | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Morphett Vale | Tuesday 18 June 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Woodcroft-Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre 175 Baines Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Penola | Wednesday 19 June 6pm to 7.30pm | Penola Community Library 43 Cameron Street | ac.care Mt Gambier 8724 5400 |
| Seaton | Drop in Thursday 20 June 1pm to 2pm | Centacare - Seaton 413 Grange Road | Centacare 8159 1400 |
| Loxton | Wednesday 26 June 4pm | Loxton Library East Terrace | ac.care Berri 8580 5300 |
| Victor Harbor | Saturday 29 June | Victor Harbor Library 1 Bay Road | ac.care Murray Bridge 8532 6303 |
| Berri | Monday 1 July | ac care | ac.care Berri 8580 5300 |
| Elizabeth Park | Centacare Elizabeth | Centacare 8159 1400 | |
| Seaford | Seaford Library | Centacare 8159 1400 | |
| Seaton | Centacare Seaton | Centacare 8159 1400 | |
| Woodside | Tuesday 23 July | Woodside Library | ac.care Murray Bridge 8532 6303 |
| Millicent | Tuesday 23 July | Millicent Library | ac.care Mt Gambier 8724 5400 |
| Hindmarsh | Wednesday 24 July | Anglicare-SA | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Gawler | Thursday 25 July | Zion Lutheran Church | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Elizabeth Park | Centacare Elizabeth | Centacare 8159 1400 | |
| Seaton | Centacare Seaton | Centacare 8159 1400 | |
| Morphett Vale | Tuesday 13 August | Woodcroft-Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre 175 Baines Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Barmera | Thursday 15 August | Barmera Library 4 Barwell Avenue | ac.care Berri 85805300 |
| Mt Gambier | Thursday 15 August | Mount Gambier Library 6 Watson Terrace | ac.care Mt Gambier 8724 5400 |
| Glynde | Wednesday 21 August | Glynde Lutheran Church | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Strathalbyn | Saturday 31 August | Strathalbyn Library | ac.care Murray Bridge 8532 6303 |
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)
