The Centre – together with the Foster Care Association of Victoria and Post Placement Support Service – recently hosted a consultation forum to discuss issues in adoption and permanent care.
Anchor Inc – a community organisation based in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs – last week released a collection of stories profiling some of their dedicated foster carers.
Foster care is vital for children and young people who cannot live with their own families. Publicity about foster care and recruitment of foster carers is essential in ensuring there are sufficient numbers available to meet the needs of children and young people – whether that is respite, short or long-term foster care.