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 | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
| Morphett Vale | Tuesday 13 November 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Woodcroft-Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre 175 Baines Road | Anglicare-SA |
| Mount Gambier | Thursday 15 November 6pm to 7.30pm | Mount Gambier Library 6 Watson Terrace | ac.care Mount Gambier 8724 9211 |
| Mount Barker | Wednesday 21 November 6.30pm to 8.30pm | St Marks Lutheran Church 35 Hampden Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Elizabeth Park | Drop in session Wednesday 28 November 2pm to 3.30pm | Centacare Elizabeth 34 Yorktown Road | Centacare 8159 1400 |
| Loxton | Thursday 29 November 5pm to 7pm | Loxton Library East Terrace | ac.care Berri 8582 2344 |
| Naracoorte | Thursday 29 November 6pm to 7pm | Naracoorte Library 165 Smith Street | ac.care Mount Gambier 8724 9211 |
| Seaton | Drop in session Wednesday 5 December 2pm to 4pm | Centacare Seaton 413 Grange Road | Centacare 8159 1400 |
| Warradale | Wednesday 5 December 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Marion Community House 175 Oaklands Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Berri | Monday 10 December 5pm to 7pm | Berri ac.care Office 5 Keally Street | ac.care Berri 8582 2344 |
| Hindmarsh | Tuesday 11 December 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Anglicare SA 159 Port Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Seaton | Drop in session Wednesday 19 December 10am to 2pm | Centacare Seaton 413 Grange Road | Centacare 8159 1400 |
| 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 |
| Seaton | Drop in session Wednesday 30 January 11am to 1pm | Centacare Seaton 413 Grange 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
Telephone: 1300 2 FOSTER (1300 2 367 837)
