Foster care can make an enormous difference in a child’s life. Giving them the care and support that they need will help them to grow. We are looking for people to volunteer to become foster parents.
We offer programs for children and parents to help them adjust and manage following family separation. We also offer financial counselling to Victorians who are in financial difficulty.
Creating opportunities for people who have a disability, are ageing or have dementia and their families/carers.
Information and a range of supports are available to assist individuals and families.
We offer a number of services to support parents to better care for and nurture their children, and provide information on support services offered within the local community.
We provide free legal advice, referrals & community legal education in North-East Victoria & the Southern Riverina of NSW.
The Victorian Bushfires Case Support program is available for people in fire-affected areas in North East Victoria. Call Bushfire Recovery Victoria on 1800 560 760 to find out what help is available.
About UMFC
UMFC is here to help people from all walks of life – from advice on early childhood development through to support for older people and their carers, with many options in between.
The Services Offered at UMFC
Creating opportunities for people who have a disability, are ageing or have dementia and their families/carers. Information and a range of supports are available to assist individuals and families.
The Victorian Bushfires Case Support program is available for people in fire-affected areas in North East Victoria. Call Bushfire Recovery Victoria on 1800 560 760 to find out what help is available.
Our Changing Homes, Strong Foundations webinar is a child focused information session aimed at assisting people to improve their communication and co-parenting relationships. It provides information to assist in reducing conflict in order to develop parenting arrangements in the best interests of children. The webinar runs for 52
Offering a selection of services including; Family Services, Queerspace, Family Therapy and Pre-School Field Officer Programs.
We offer family dispute resolution (mediation), group work for parents and children, post separation counselling, and a Children’s Contact Service. We also offer financial counselling to Victorians who are in financial difficulty.
Family Violence in a Child’s World is a self-paced professional development workshop that can be delivered both online (via UMFC’s Online Portal) or in group sessions. It has been specifically developed for Early Childhood professionals by UMFC’s Family Violence Child Safety Practitioners to promote children’s wellbeing through building professionals’ capacity to:
Carers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We have been providing Foster Care to the North East of Victoria for over 35 years. We are a vibrant, committed service that supports Foster Carers.
We provide free legal advice, referrals & community legal education in North-East Victoria & the Southern Riverina of NSW.
Meet Kelly, one of our foster carers.
Foster care can make an enormous difference in a child’s life. Giving them the care and support that they need will help them to grow. Carers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We have been providing Foster Care to the North East of Victoria for over 35 years.
We are a vibrant, committed service that supports Foster Carers and UMFC is looking for people from all walks of life to volunteer to become foster parents.
Your first step is to contact our recruitment team who will support you through the process.
We've Established a Fund to Support Our Children In Achieving Their Dreams for the Future
Trust In Kids is an initiative of UMFC. The fund is for children and young people up to 21 years who have limited opportunities because of family, social, financial or other individual circumstances. Some of these children are affected by issues relating to family violence, mental health and drug and alcohol use. The fund is available for educational, social, recreational and cultural opportunities.
Your donation, no matter the amount, can make a real difference to the lives of children less fortunate than others.
You can also donate your time, skills or knowledge by volunteering at UMFC.
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What people have to say about UMFC
“You’re unbiased – that’s the main thing. You listen to everyone’s point of view and don’t try to decide who is telling the truth. We understand that you have to stay neutral and keep us focused on achieving what is best for the child and you’ve done a wonderful job.”
Grandparent, Family Relationship Centre
“I have been made to feel very comfortable and very welcome. I’ve been given great advice and help and if not for HRCLS, I wouldn’t be in the great situation I am in now.”
Current Client of Hume Riverina Community Legal Service
“The best thing about being a carer is knowing you can make a difference in a young person’s life. At the moment we are providing a loving, stable and fun home for a young girl, and that is very rewarding.”
Natalie and Louise, Foster Carers with UMFC for 6 years
“I have found you all to be very open and non-judgmental which is great. I wish it had been around for my parents to help with us kids.”
Parent, Family Relationship Centre
“A wonderful service – thank you all. It made things so much easier and possible and gave me the time to gain my confidence to take the next step forward.”
A Foster Carer
“I honestly don’t know where to start, words cannot describe how thankful I am for all the help and support you have given me and my family over the past year. I was almost about to give up when my last phone call for help was to the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service. You guys made me feel like there was hope again and to keep fighting for what I wanted. What you do is more to me than just your job and I will be forever grateful for all you have done for me. I very much appreciate it and thank you again.”
Parent, Hume Riverina Community Legal Service
“It’s excellent… wonderful to be able to have this service rather than having to go straight to court. I am really grateful for the help and it’s like a big sigh of relief after I’ve seen you each time.”
Parent, Family Relationship Centre
UMFC acknowledges the First Peoples of Australia as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We acknowledge their culture is a living one, which relates to their ongoing connection to all things living and non-living on land, sea and sky. We pay our respect to their elders past and present. May our children of today lead us to a better tomorrow.
All children and young people who access UMFC Services have a right to feel and be safe and to be treated with respect. We are committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment and working towards the best interests of children and young people at all times.