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.
Date and time | Venue | Foster care agency hosting session | |
|---|---|---|---|
Berri - Weekly drop in | Drop in any Monday (except public holidays) 10:00 am to 12 noon | ac.care Berri, 5 Kealley Street | ac.care Berri, 8580 5300 |
Mt Gambier - Weekly drop in | Drop in any Monday (except public holidays) 10:00 am to 12 noon | ac.care Mt Gambier | ac.care Mt Gambier, 8724 5400 |
Port Lincoln - Drop in | Drop in Mon – Fri, 9am- 5pm (except public holidays) | Centacare Country SA Office, 32 Mortlock Terrace | Centacare Country SA, 1800 759 865 |
Whyalla Stuart - Drop in | Drop in Mon – Fri , 9am- 5pm (except Wed 9-11am and public holidays) | Centacare Country SA Office, 28 Head Street | Centacare Country SA, 1800 759 865 |
Ceduna - Drop in | Drop in Mon –Thurs, 9am- 5pm Friday, 9am-4pm (except public holidays) | Centacare Country SA Office, 11 McKenzie Street | Centacare Country SA, 1800 759 865 |
Hindmarsh - 15 January | Wednesday 15 January 6.30pm -8.30pm | Anglicare SA , 159 Port Road | Anglicare-SA, 8131 3456 |
Gawler - 15 January | Wednesday 15 January 6.30pm -8.30pm | Immanuel Lutheran Church, Corner of Second & Seventh Streets | Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787 |
Oaklands Park – 15 January | Wednesday 15 January 6:00pm-7:00pm | Marion Cultural Centre , 287 Diagonal Road | Centacare, 8159 1400 |
Seaton - 11 February | Tuesday 11 February 6:00pm- 7:00pm | Centacare Seaton, 413 Grange Road | Centacare, 8159 1400 |
Christies Beach - 12 February | Wednesday 12 February 6.30pm -8.30pm | Taikurrendi Children & Family Centre, 8 Price Street | Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787 |
Marion - 17 February | Monday 17 February 6.30pm -8.30pm | Marion Bowling Club, 262 Sturt Road | Anglicare-SA, 8131 3456 |
Elizabeth Park - 25 February | Drop in Tuesday 25 February 10:00am – 11:30am | Centacare Elizabeth, 34 Yorktown Rd | Centacare, 8159 1400 |
Prospect - 26 February | Wednesday 26 February 6.30pm -8.30pm | Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers SA, 2/224 Main North Rd | Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787 |
Mt Barker – 12 March | Thursday 12 March 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Mt Barker Community Centre , 3 Dumas Street | Centacare, 8159 1400 |
Warradale - 18 March | Wednesday 18 March 6.30pm - 8.30pm | Marion Community House, 175 Oaklands Road | Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787 |
Seaton - 19 March | Drop in Thursday 19 March 10:00am – 11:30am | Centacare Seaton, 413 Grange Road | Centacare, 8159 1400 |
Felixstow - 24 March | Tuesday 24 March 6.30pm -8.30pm | Payneham Library, 2 Turner Street | Anglicare-SA, 8131 3456 |
Gilles Plains - 26 March | Thursday 26 March 6:00pm- 7:00pm | Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road | Centacare, 8159 1400 |
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
Phone: 1300 2 FOSTER (1300 2 367 837)