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The Department of Communities (Communities) provides a range of information and support to assist foster and family carers in Western Australia.
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Foster and family carers are our most valuable assets. Without carers we don’t have an out-of-home care system to support children and young people in need.

Communities provides a range of information and support to assist foster and family carers in Western Australia.

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Fostering Connections

A free information service available for all family and foster carers in Western Australia. Contact the team if you have questions, comments or suggestions.
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Support available to carers

Foster and family carers across Western Australia can access a range of supports.
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Family and foster carer learning

A range of learning and development opportunities are available to family and foster carers, and other members of the child’s care team.
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Resources for current foster and family carers

A range of useful and practical resources available to Western Australian foster and family carers.

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