Foster and kinship care

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

Find out about foster and kinship care in Queensland, who can foster a child, and how to become a foster or kinship carer.

Find out information for existing foster and kinship carers such as your rights and responsibilities, what to do when a child comes into your care, everyday caring, money matters, and where to get help.

Find support and resources for young people in care, including case plans, education and health support, extracurricular payments, NDIS, leaving care, and more.

During Foster and Kinship Carer week we thank more than 6,200 foster and kinship carers in Queensland.