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.
General foster care information sessions
General foster care agencies seek foster carers who can undertake:
- emergency
- short term
- respite
- long term care
- a combination of these types of care.
Children needing general foster care placements range in age from infants through to teenagers.
General foster care agencies also seek foster carers who may be able to care for siblings.
Location | Date and time | Venue | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
Berri | Drop in | ac.care Berri | ac.care Berri |
Mt Gambier | Drop in | ac.care Mt Gambier | ac.care Berri |
Murray Bridge | Drop in | ac.care Murray Bridge | ac.care Murray Bridge |
| Marion | Tuesday 18 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Marion Bowling Club 262 Sturt Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Seaford | Wednesday 26 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Seaford Ecumenical Mission Corner of Main Street and Grand Boulevard | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Christie Downs | Wednesday 26 July 6pm to 8.30pm | Christie Downs Community House Corner of Flaxmill and Morton Roads | Aboriginal Family Support Services 8205 1500 |
| Mt Barker | Thursday 27 July 6pm to 8pm | Mt Barker Library 5 Dumas Street | ac.care 8532 6303 |
| Fullarton | Tuesday 15 August 12 noon to 1pm | Fullarton Park Community Centre 411 Fullarton Road | Anglicare SA 8131 3456 |
| Gawler | Wednesday 16 August 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Gawler Lutheran Church Corner of Second and Seventh Streets | Lutheran Community Centre 8337 8787 |
| Hindmarsh | Monday 11 September 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Anglicare-SA 159 Port Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Norwood | Tuesday 12 September 6.30pm to 8.30pm | St Bartholomew's Church 77 Beulah Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Torrensville | Saturday 16 September 10am to 12pm | Thebarton Community Centre Corner of South Road and Ashwin Parade | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Glynde | Wednesday 27 September 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Glynde Lutheran Church LCC Foster Care Office 15-17 Glynburn Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Mt Barker | Thursday 28 September | Mt Barker Library 5 Dumas Street | ac.care 8532 6303 |
Specialist foster care information sessions
Specialist foster care agencies seek carers for children who require additional support for complex and special needs.
These foster carers receive additional training and support to assist them in their role.
Location | Date and time | Venue | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | Monday 31 July 6.30pm to 8pm | Portland Football Club 16 Baynes Place | Centacare Specialist Family Preservation Foster Care Phone 8159 1400 |
Centacare is seeking specialised family-based foster carers for children aged 1 to 12 who will work as part of a team to reunify children with their birth family They are also seeking respite carers to support their short term foster carers.
Key Assets, Homelink for Children, and Life Without Barriers are specialist foster care agencies who provide support for children with complex and special needs. These agencies are seeking long term and respite foster carers for children who are aged between 2 and 17.
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)
