What kind of training is provided?

Our comprehensive foster care training is tailored to suit your personal situation and the unique needs of the child in your care. Before placement, you'll attend our mandatory Prepare to Care workshop and First Aid For Kids course. After placement, you'll have access to ongoing sessions and learning opportunities such as trauma-informed care, behaviour support, and cultural awareness. No matter where you're at in your journey, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to make an impact.

How does the allowance for foster carers work?

The foster carers allowance is a tax-free, fortnightly payment that helps pay for day-to-day expenses food, clothing, education and travel. We may also assist with additional expenses that come up, like specialist medical appointments or therapies children need.

Does Anglicare provide emotional support for foster carers?

You're never alone on your foster care journey. Your dedicated case manager will walk alongside you with one-on-one guidance and supervision, paying close attention to your situation and the unique needs of the child in your home. Support also comes through safe and compassionate spaces such as peer support groups, mentoring programs, and regular carer events and gatherings that we prioritise in your region, helping you stay connected with others who understand. In addition, Anglicare chaplains are available by request to provide spiritual and emotional care when you need it. And in times of crisis, you can always reach us 24/7 through our on call phone.

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Support for Foster Carers

With Anglicare, you're always supported - every step of the way.

Becoming an Anglicare foster carer is a meaningful way to make a difference in the life of a child. Understandably, it can feel daunting. The good news? You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're exploring foster care for the first time or ready to start the application process, our experienced team is here to walk with you every step of the way.

From your first enquiry to welcoming a child into your home and beyond, you'll receive ongoing, holistic support tailored to your unique situation. This includes foster care training, financial assistance, practical resources, and emotional support - everything you need to feel equipped and encouraged as you open your home and your heart.

Foster Care training and development

Regardless of the type of care you're considering, fostering a child is a journey of ongoing learning, resilience, and growth. And we're here to walk alongside you.
Our compassionate and professional team provides regular training and development opportunities to help you build confidence and develop the skills you need to care for a foster child or sibling group.
You don't need any prior experience or expertise. At Anglicare, our foster care training and development sessions are designed to meet you where you're at.

Prepare to Care training - Foster Care with confidence

To help you prepare for the foster care journey, our Prepare to Care course combines self-paced online learning with a one-day, face-to-face workshop. Learn about trauma-informed care, the needs of children in foster care, and the importance of birth family and cultural connections - then meet our team and connect with other carers on the same path.

Ongoing training and skill development

As your foster care journey progresses, so does your growth and development. We offer regular foster care training to help you better understand different developmental stages, behaviour support strategies, and the importance of cultural awareness.

Access to specialised resources

A commitment to continuous learning is an important part of your journey as a foster carer. Our clinical care team have curated a rich library of therapeutic and practical resources - from toolkits, printed booklets, and online learning modules to recommended websites and research. And when you connect with your case manager or our clinical care team, you'll have direct access to tailored guidance and an incredible range of supports to help you in your role.

Financial support for foster carers

Our goal is to help you create a safe and nurturing home where children can flourish, without worrying about costs on your own. While foster care is not a salaried role, we support your financial stability by providing a regular allowance, reimbursing essential caregiving expenses, and ensuring that children's practical needs are met.

This support allows you to focus on what matters most: offering safety, stability, and love. We'll also guide you clearly through what is covered and how payments work, so you always know what to expect.

Your foster carer allowance

As an authorised Anglicare foster carer, you'll receive a tax-free Care Allowance to help cover the daily expenses associated with the child in your care. This includes food, clothing, education, travel, and leisure activities. You'll also receive financial support for the initial set-up cost of placement. There may also be additional costs for the child reimbursed, such as the costs of specialist medical appointments.

Practical and emotional support for foster carers

With over 50 years of experience as an Australian foster care provider, we're committed to providing thoughtful wraparound support for foster carers. We know that fostering is a life-changing commitment, one that calls for emotional, spiritual, and practical backing. Whether you're offering crisis, short-term, or long-term care, you'll be surrounded by a compassionate team that understands your journey.

Get 24/7 emergency guidance

24/7 assistance is available in emergencies. No matter the situation, help is just a phone call away.

Connect with support groups and peers

With hundreds of foster carers around NSW, empathy and connection are always within reach. You'll be invited to join peer mentorship sessions and local groups where you can share your experiences, build relationships and connect with like-minded carers who understand your situation.

Receive individualised support

Our dedicated case managers are trained to provide comprehensive and personalised support for foster parents. You'll receive training and guidance that reflects your unique needs and situation - because every child, carer and family is different.

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Every week, we receive more than 100 requests to provide a safe home for a child in crisis. By becoming a foster carer, you're helping to provide connection, safety and stability when they need it most. From day one, we'll be by your side, offering support, training and guidance as you help vulnerable children feel safe and cared for.

Frequently asked questions - Foster Care help and support

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