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 |
| McLaren Vale | Wednesday 19 September 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Tatachilla Lutheran College 'Activity Centre' Gate 2, California Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Renmark | Wednesday 26 September 5pm to 7pm | Renmark Library | ac.care Berri 8582 2344 |
| Elizabeth Park | Thursday 27 September 6pm to 7pm | Centacare Elizabeth 34 Yorktown Road | Centacare Foster Care Program 8159 1400 |
| Goolwa | Thursday 11 October 3pm to 5pm | Goolwa Library 11 Cadell Street | ac.care Murray Bridge 8532 6303 |
| Evanston | Wednesday 17 October 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Gawler and District College Children's Centre Gate 6 / 69 Barnet Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Hindmarsh | Wednesday 17 October 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Anglicare-SA 159 Port Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Victor Harbor | Wednesday 24 October Drop in 4.30pm to 6.30pm (No presentation) | Christian Gospel Centre 2 George Main Road | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
| Waikerie | Thursday 25 October 5pm to 7pm | Waikerie Library Strangman Road | ac.care Berri 8582 2344 |
| Murray Bridge | Thursday 8 November 6pm to 8pm | ac.care Murray Bridge 11-21 Kennett Road | ac.care Murray Bridge 8532 6303 |
| Morphett Vale | Tuesday 13 November 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Woodcroft-Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre 175 Baines Road | Anglicare-SA |
| Mount Barker | Wednesday 21 November 6.30pm to 8.30pm | St Marks Lutheran Church 35 Hampden Road | Lutheran Community Care 8337 8787 |
| Loxton | Thursday 29 November 5pm to 7pm | Loxton Library East Terrace | ac.care Berri 8582 2344 |
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)
