Fostering Connections

An innovative, industry developed and sector-led solution to foster carer recruitment.

The goal of the project is to achieve better outcomes and impact through whole-sector collaboration, cooperation and data collection. This takes the form of a branded carer attraction campaign, website and enquiry line and centralised Carer Management System (CMS). In addition, Fostering Connections provides opportunities for agencies to share resources to make the carer recruitment experience more efficient and the recruitment process more accessible for enquirers.

Latest updates: foster care

New resources for foster carers launched

15/09/2016 No Comments

Jenny Mikakos MP, Minister for Families and Children launched a number of new resources for foster carers at the Foster Care Association of Victoria's (FCAV) foster carer celebration.

The new resources include a foster carer handbook, feedback and complaints booklet called Fostering Support, podcast series and a charter that helps foster carers understand their rights and responsibilities, and helps those who work with foster carers to understand their responsibilities.

National Child Protection Week: Protecting children is everybody’s business

05/09/2016 No Comments

This week is National Child Protection Week, an important opportunity to reflect on the things we can do to protect and uphold the safety and wellbeing of children in our community.

Young People Deserve Care Beyond 18 Years

21/07/2016 No Comments

21 July 2016

Extending the age that young people leave state care should be an important plank in government and police efforts to keep young people out of the criminal justice system and support them to get a better start in life, Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare CEO Deb Tsorbaris said today.

2016 Sector Research Symposium

08/07/2016 No Comments

Welcome funding boost to better support Aboriginal kids in care

15/06/2016 No Comments

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare welcomes the Andrews Government’s commitment to address the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care.

CEO Deb Tsorbaris said that connection to family, community and culture was crucial to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people.

Home away from home

01/02/2016 No Comments

Victoria experiences a shortfall of more than 300 foster carers each year. These carers are sorely needed to help care for children and young people who cannot live with their families.

If you are interested in working with us or becoming a carer, contact:

Madeleine Dowling, Manager of Fostering Connections.

Email

[email protected]

Phone

1800 013 088

[email protected]

(03) 9614 1577

50 Market Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 CBD

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