Foster and family carers provide safety, stability, and day-to-day parenting for children and young people who are in out-of-home care.
There is an ongoing need for more carers to support vulnerable children and young people across Western Australia.
The Department of Communities and foster care agencies across the State are committed to supporting foster and family carers through their whole journey, every step of the way.
Already a foster or family carer?
Support, resources and training for existing foster and family carers
Announcements
New Gold Card for foster carers and grandcarers
Providing direct financial assistance and cost of living support for WA foster carer and grandcarer households.
New guide and funding boost announced for foster and family carers
WA foster and family carers will receive a subsidy rate increase and can now access a new digital resource to easily find financial supports.
A different kind of family: Yhana and Nathan’s Foster Care Journey
This is WA Foster and Family Carers Week 2026 (6-12 April) – a week to celebrate and show our gratitude to foster and family carers across Western Australia for the contribution they make in the lives of children in their care, and our community.
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