Foster care

Applying to become a foster carer for a child is a serious decision.

Find out the steps involved and if you have what it takes to become an approved foster carer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foster and kinship care

Read about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foster and kinship care arrangements and find Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander foster care agency contacts.

Transition from foster or kinship care

Transition from care has helpful information for young people living in care to plan for their move to independence.

Helpful resources

• Support groups
• Transition to Independent Living Allowance
• Child Safety Service Centres
• Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian promotes and protects the rights, interests and wellbeing of children and young people in Queensland
• CREATE Foundation represents the interests of children and young people in care, with the aim of ensuring they have the same life opportunities as all young Australians.
• Foster Care Queensland (FCQ) is a non-government organisation providing information, support and advocacy to all foster and kinship carers in Queensland. Membership is voluntary.
• PeakCare Queensland is a non-government body concerned for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and the support of their families. Its members includes community agencies working with foster and kinship carers.
• Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is Queensland's independent, peak body representing the safety and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.