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Additional information

Well done on taking the first step.

Thank you again for your interest in becoming a foster or kinship carer with Churches of Christ. Your involvement can bring about positive change in the lives of vulnerable children in our community, and we're grateful to have you here. On this page you will find extra information about what will be required to complete your assessment and application. This process ensures that you and your home are ready to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. You are not alone in navigating this, we are here to support you through every step of the journey.

Blue card

All Queensland foster care applicants and persons over the age of 18 living with foster children must have a valid blue card for child protection.
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Pool safety

If you own a pool, it’s important to ensure that it meets the necessary Pool Safety Standards to ensure the safety of those using it. These standards help prevent accidents and promote a secure swimming environment.
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Home safety

A comprehensive resource to help you minimise potential risks in your home, providing valuable tips and strategies to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of your loved ones.
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What happens next?

Now that you’ve made your enquiry and have access to some supporting documents, here’s more about what you can expect throughout the process.

1. Initial call with our friendly team

Our team is here to assist you during the call and answer any questions that may have come up during your research. Feel free to ask us anything!

2. Home visit

Once you’ve decided you’d like to move forward, we will conduct a home visit. This allows us meet you in person, gather more information, talk about the safety of your home, and gives you another chance to ask any additional questions you or your family may have.

3. Training sessions

You will participate in four training modules, which can be done in a group setting or on a one-on-one basis if necessary. This is a mix of theory and practical training which will give you essential knowledge and skills for the journey ahead.   

4. Assessment & approval

We conduct a thorough final, screening and interview process which includes:
  • Application for approval 
  • Blue card application 
  • Household safety study 
  • Health and wellbeing questionnaire   
  • Reference checks 
Once this assessment is completed, it will be submitted to the Department of Child Safety for their approval.

5. Outcome received

If approved, you’re assigned a dedicated Case Worker to provide you with ongoing support and mentoring in your new role as a foster carer. Together, we’ll work with the Department of Child Safety to develop a Foster Carer Agreement outlining the support you will receive, ongoing training requirements and types of placements you will consider.

Want to explore more about foster care?

Head to our home page to find out more.

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Foster and kinship care

News and stories

4 Apr 2023

How we are supporting our foster carer heroes!

FOSTER & KINSHIP CARE
2 MIN READ
We have over 1400 foster and kinship carers taking care of vulnerable young people across Queensland.
Churches of Christ
Communications Team
4 Apr 2023

The 5 ways we support our foster and kinship carers

FOSTER & KINSHIP CARE
10 MIN READ
There is no doubt that foster and kinship carers do wonderful work and without them the more than 11,000 children in the care of the Queensland government would face an uncertain future.
Churches of Christ
Communications Team
4 Apr 2023

Practice models that support foster and kinship carers

FOSTER & KINSHIP CARE
10 MIN READ
There are more than 11,000 children currently in either foster, kinship or residential care in Queensland and Churches of Christ supports just over 1430 carers and 2845 children and young people.
Churches of Christ
Communications Team

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