Take the first step towards becoming a Foster Carer today.
Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) has been supporting children, young people, and families in our region for over a century. Our foster care program provides safe, nurturing, and stable homes for children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families, often during challenging times in their lives.
Becoming a foster carer is a meaningful way to make a lasting difference. Cafs foster carers come from all walks of life — singles, couples, families, renters, homeowners, working people, and retirees. What they share is a willingness to care, provide stability, and support a child to feel safe and valued.
Our online foster carer information sessions are a relaxed and informative way to learn more about foster care, ask questions, and explore whether fostering could be right for you, with no obligation to proceed.
What will be covered in the information session?
During the session, you’ll learn about:
What foster care is and the different types of care available
Who can become a foster carer and eligibility requirements
The application, assessment, and training process
What support Cafs provides to foster carers (financial, practical, and professional)
Common questions and myths about foster care
The experiences and realities of caring for children and young people
Next steps if you decide you’d like to explore fostering further
There will also be time to ask questions in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Online Foster Carer information sessions:
Monday 2 February 2026
Monday 2 March 2026
Monday 6 April 2026
Monday 4 May 2026
Monday 1 June 2026
Monday 6 July 2026
Monday 3 August 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 7 December 2026
We offer both in person and online sessions, depending on your individual needs. Register your interest below or call Jackie or Cat on 1800 692 237 to find out more.
Everything you need to know about fostering with Cafs
Find clear answers to the most common questions about eligibility, lifestyle, cultural considerations and how we support you through every step of your fostering journey across the Victorian Central Highlands region.
Make the call: Urgent need for Foster Carers in Victoria’s Central Highlands region
Cafs are asking people from across the Central Highlands to make the call and take the first step during Foster Care Week to learn more about these incredibly rewarding roles.
