Support for Carers

Althea Foster and Kinship Program

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.