A single moment can make all the difference to a child.
Becoming a foster carer is one of the best things you can do to make a positive difference in a young life.
It’s not without its challenges, but a single moment can make it all worthwhile.

A single moment can make all the difference to a child.
Becoming a foster carer is one of the best things you can do to make a positive difference in a young life.
It’s not without its challenges, but a single moment can make it all worthwhile.
How much do you know about Foster Care? Are you ready to make a difference?
We hope you have learnt more about Foster Care. If you are interested in exploring Foster Care, we would love to talk to you. Please enter your name and contact details below and our Foster Care Information Officer will contact you.
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We would love to talk to you and answer any questions you may have about foster caring. Please call Linda on 8131 3456
Foster care takes many forms and some types of care may be more
suited to your circumstances than others.
Emergency care
As little as a day or sometimes up to two weeks. Placements may be needed at short notice any time during the week, weeknights or weekends.
Temporary care
Short-term care required from two weeks through to two years. At the end of temporary care a child or young person may return to their family or be placed in long term care.
Respite care
Usually takes place on weekends or school holidays. Carers provide planned regular respite breaks for foster families and an extended support network for the child.
Long term care
For children and young people who need a family until their own family circumstances change or they turn 18.
Fresh Start
A long term therapeutic foster care program run by AnglicareSA in partnership with the Australian Childhood Foundation. Foster carers work in a team with social workers and other professionals to help children heal from the effects of abuse, trauma or loss.
“These children need loving homes and families, the alternative for them is too devastating for good people to sit back and say it’s too hard.” – Jenni & Gary
AnglicareSA Foster Family
“When looking at the options I found there was a huge support network and training provided for me to become a carer which removed any daunting aspect to the process and the idea of fostering.”- Alex & Greg
AnglicareSA Foster Family
“I like watching them have new experiences, helping them with homework and being there when they reach their individual milestones. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.” – John
AnglicareSA Foster Family