Become a foster carer

Information for prospective foster carers in Western Australia.
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Children and young people in care

There are a range of reasons children and young people come into care, but whatever the reason, what they all need is a stable and nurturing environment in which to live.

We don’t just want our children and young people to survive their childhood, we want them to thrive into their adult lives - and our foster carers play a key role in achieving this.

Local foster carers share their stories.

Foster carers

Foster carers play a vital role in changing the lives of vulnerable children and young people by providing support, nurturing, guidance, and love.

Our carers often tell us that making the decision to help vulnerable children and young people and providing them with a loving home has been one of the best decisions they’ve ever made.

It could be one of the best decisions of your life too!

If you are ready to start your foster care journey, then please complete our enquiry form below and someone from our team will be in touch with you to discuss the process.

Enquiry form

Would you like more information? Please view our pre-recorded information session or make an enquiry to have any questions answered.

If you are a business or organisation and would like to host a foster care information session, please email us at fostering@communities.wa.gov.au.

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Could you be a foster carer?

Foster carers come from all walks of life. You may be single, partnered or married, with or without your own children.
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Support for foster carers

Supports available to foster carers across Western Australia.
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Who should I foster with?

There are a number of organisations across Western Australia who can support you in your foster carer journey.
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Resources for prospective foster carers

Foster carer resources including information sessions, information pack and FAQs.

Announcements

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News story

Celebrating cultural care in our communities

As part of this year’s WA Foster and Family Carers Week celebrations, the State Government has announced the roll-out of the Community Carers Project following a successful trial in Mirrabooka and Pilbara child protection districts.

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