Become a Foster Carer – provide support for vulnerable children and young people
UMFC’s Care Services program ranges from general to intensive support for children and young people who are unable to live with their parents. The programs include foster care, kinship care and carer management and support.
Change a child’s life, become a foster carer
UMFC is looking for people from all walks of life to volunteer to become foster parents.
With your help
Foster Care can make an enormous difference in a child’s life. Giving them the care and support that they need to grow, thrive and have a successful future.
Your impact
UMFC recognise the impact that dedicated individuals can have on the lives of children in need. Becoming a foster carer is a deeply rewarding journey. By opening your heart and home to a child in foster care, you can make a lasting difference in their lives, offering them safety, support, and a sense of belonging during a time of uncertainty. Through training and ongoing support, UMFC empower foster carers to provide the love, care, and guidance that every child deserves.
Meet Melanie – Foster Carer
“We’ve felt a real sense of achievement and satisfaction. I know we’ve made a difference.”
– Melany, Foster Carer
Process to becoming a Foster Carer
- Read our Frequently Asked Questions to find out more about Foster Care
- Contact the UMFC Carer Support Team to register your interest.
- You will be invited to attend an Information Session run by UMFC
- Undergo compulsory 16 hour training program
- Home visits, assessment and accreditation process
- Placement offer
Support for Foster Carers
You will never be alone in caring for a child or young person. Foster Carers are supported by UMFC’s Carer Management & Support Team offering:
- Regular contact from a Case Worker
- 24 hour on-call service offering emotional support and advice
- professional training in association with The Australian Childhood Foundation
- specialist training if you will be looking after Aboriginal children or children with special needs
- Nontaxable financial support to help cover the costs that come with being a foster carer (this includes food, clothing, basic personal items, transport, pocket money and entertainment)
- Carer Support Group and the chance to connect with other foster carers
Become a Carer Today
Ready to find out more about becoming a carer? Get in touch with questions or request more information.
Events – Foster Care Information Sessions
UMFC run information sessions for those interested in becoming foster carers. Make a booking to attend one of our scheduled sessions or contact our Carer Management and Support Team to arrange a session at a time that suits you.
Foster Care Information Session
Want to know more about what is involved in becoming a carer?
We hold regular Online Foster Carer Information sessions.
Call 0411 544 581 or email fostercareenquiries@umfc.com.au to register your interest or discuss an individual session.
Our focus is always on the best interests of the children we support.
We hear their voices and we maintain their safety and wellbeing as paramount.
