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Foster and kinship care

About foster care

Information about foster care including what it is, types of foster care and children who need foster care.

Become a foster or kinship carer

  • Who can foster a child
  • Why become a foster or kinship carer
  • How to become a foster carer
  • How to become a kinship carer
  • More...

Information for existing foster and kinship carers

  • Rights and responsibilities
  • When a child comes into your care
  • Everyday caring
  • Money matters
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Young people in care

  • Family group meetings
  • Case plans
  • Education support plans
  • Child Health Passports
  • More...

Foster and Kinship Carer Week

  • About the week
  • A day in the life of Helen
  • A day in the life of Sandra
  • A day in the life of Justin
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We need more foster carers, like you

Fostering is a special job that needs people with extraordinary hearts. People just like you.

View the stories of real foster carer families and find out how you can become one.

Interested in becoming a foster or kinship carer?

Apply online or call Queensland Foster and Kinship Care on 1300 550 877.

Find out more about becoming a foster or kinship carer in Queensland by reading the Become a foster or kinship carer booklet.

Find resources in other languages about becoming a foster or kinship carer.

COVID-19 updates

If you are a foster or kinship carer, please register for Carer Connect to receive COVID-19 updates from the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, or visit our website for more information.

Caring for a child

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