Althea Foster and Kinship Program

Support for Carers

Foster and kinship carers affiliated with Althea Foster and Kinship Program are well supported by a team of Foster and Kinship Case Workers, an Intensive Fostering Support Worker and a Cultural Advisor.

We value the work that foster and kinship carers undertake and as such provide the following supports:

  • Regular home visits, email and telephone contact to provide ongoing support from a qualified and suitably experienced Foster and Kinship Case Worker
  • Access to 24/7 telephone support
  • Advocacy
  • Information and referral advice
  • Carer network opportunities and social functions
  • Ongoing comprehensive training program and upskilling
  • Monitoring and support
  • Support and information through closed Facebook group
  • Access to Billabong Sanctuary

Other Support

Other supports provided by the Department of Child Safety include:

  • Foster and Kinship Carer online handbook and other resources
  • Carer Connect
  • Access to the foster and kinship care support line
  • Access to the Additional Child Care Subsidy to cover out-of-pocket expenses for childcare
  • Relevant training and information to equip you with skills and knowledge
  • Involvement in the development of plans that affect the wellbeing of the child or young person in your care.
  • Financial supports to meet the real costs of children’s need whilst in your care

For further information

For further information about foster or kinship care, or to register your interest please contact one of our team members by phone or email.

Althea Foster and Kinship Program is a program of Althea Projects Incorporated and is funded by the Department of Child Safety.