Out of home care
For children and young people in Cafs Out Of Home Care programs we deliver a safe and stable home-like environment to ensure children and young people can, where possible, have positive connections to their family.
Each year we support close to 200 young people through our range of Home Based and Youth Care programs.
To learn more about Cafs Out of Home Care programs including Foster, Kinship and Permanent Care visit each of the pages below.
About Foster Care
Foster carers have an enormous impact on the lives of the children and young people they support. Caring is changing and we welcome fostering by people from diverse backgrounds stepping up to meet the needs of all types of children.
Take the first step to becoming a Foster Carer.
Foster Care FAQs
Have you considered becoming a Cafs Foster Carer but have questions you need answered? Here we answer the most frequently asked questions.
Fostering Process
Once you make the decision to become a foster carer our experience team will be there to guide you through every step of your foster care journey with Cafs.
Becoming a Foster Care Enquiry Form
Take the first step to becoming a Cafs Foster Carer and complete the enquiry form to start your foster care journey today.
Adoption and Permanent Care
The Adoption and Permanent Care program offers permanent family options for children who are unable to live with their biological families.
Permanent care placements are usually made under legal orders to provide vulnerable children with a safe and supportive family environment.
Kinship Care
We offer support for people caring for extended family members or friends when a child is not able to live with their biological parents.
