What can I expect from an information session?
Okay, so you've had a chance to do our quiz and read our Foster Care Information Kit to see if foster caring is right for you and your lifestyle. You feel comfortable with what you know and believe that you can make a difference for a child in need and offer them a safe and stable home environment. So what’s next?
If you’re still curious about becoming a foster carer and want answers to questions specific to your situation, then attending a Foster Care Information Session could be the next step for you.
Information sessions are just that, a sharing of information about foster caring.
In this article we will explore how to prepare for an information session, what to expect when you attend and the topics that will be covered.
Preparing for an information session
It’s important to have all the facts before you decide to become a foster carer.
This means exploring care with your ‘eyes wide open’ - having a clear understanding of your own unique skills and commitments, your family’s and your support network to ensure foster caring is right for you.
Tips for preparing for an information session:
What to expect
Most of our sessions take place at an Anglicare office, Council library or local community club. Day and evening sessions are available and depend on location.
We will take you through an on-screen presentation, where you have the opportunity to learn from our foster care team and ask questions throughout the session.
Topics that will be covered at the information session include:
Our foster care team also bust some myths around foster caring and cover expectations around meeting the child’s emotional, physical and material needs; working towards the best interests of the child at all times; and a willingness to support the child to maintain positive relationships with their family.
Click on the register button below to find a session close to you to attend. We look forward to seeing you soon!
You Be You is dedicated to celebrating the diversity of carers and the important role they play in keeping kids in care safe. We invite you to come along to a Foster Care Information Session.
