Say yes to foster care and change the life of a child or young person in need
Right now, there are children and young people in Queensland who need a place to call home.
By opening your home and your heart, and fostering a child or young person, you could make a real, positive, and lasting difference in their lives.
You could be the one that guides them to reach their full potential. You could become a life-changer.
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About foster care
Foster care is a frequent response to children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. Find out everything there is to know about foster and kinship care here.
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How to become a foster carer
You can apply to become a foster parent in a few simple steps. Find out how to become a foster carer here.
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Foster care training and support
We are here to support and guide you through every stage of your foster care journey, with info sessions, training and support.
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Foster carer stories
Watch our videos to hear how, with our support, these foster carers are making a difference in the lives of young people.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers
We are here to help First Nations peoples through every stage of becoming a carer, working with you to keep our kids connected.
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FAQs
We know you might have some questions about becoming a foster or kinship carer. Read our Frequently Asked Questions about foster and kinship care.
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Foster carers urgently needed
Right now, there are children living in non-family-based residential care who desperately want and deserve the emotional warmth and security of a home and family.
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Residential care
Our residential care service provides placements for children and young people in houses where care is provided by a team of rostered employees.
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Youth support
UnitingCare works hard to provide young people with support to live engaging lives and build resilience, from one-on-one support to education and advocacy.
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Parenting support
We work with families facing difficulty and offer help when it is most needed, from strengthening your family unit to keeping your children safe at home.