Become a
foster carer
Becoming a Berry Street foster carer is an opportunity open to people 21 and over who can provide a secure and nurturing home for children who need it most.
How to become a foster carer
Partner with Berry Street and provide vital care for a child at a crucial moment in their life.
As a Berry Street foster carer you will receive full training and support. Choose from flexible types of care to find one that suits your life, including short-term care, long-term care, respite care or emergency care.
Foster carers receive a fortnightly caregiver reimbursement
Financial assistance
Start making a difference in your community.
Become a foster carer!
About us
Berry Street exists to help those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse, and to help families stay together in safe and healthy homes so they can create the future they imagine for themselves. In our envisaged future, families have the support and tools to stay together safely, and children and adults have the chance to recover from violence and trauma.
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Who can be a foster carer?
There is no 'typical' Berry Street foster carer. Just as every family is different, our foster carers come from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
Berry Street foster carers:
are a minimum of 21 years of age
have a spare bedroom to offer a child or young person
can be single, married or in a de facto relationship
can be from LGBTIQA+ communities
I wasn't sure if I could be a foster carer. I'm single. I don't own a house. I rent. I work full-time. I didn't know if it was possible for somebody like me to be a carer...I feel like I had a lot of support from Berry Street in preparing me to become a carer. They were really supportive throughout the whole process."
You’ll be supported by Berry Street’s expert team to find a type of foster care that suits you and your family. Whether it’s long-term, just for a short time, or on an occasional basis, the care and support you provide as a Berry Street foster carer will connect you to something bigger than yourself.
What support do foster carers receive?
Expert support along the way from our friendly and approachable team
Tailored support
Ongoing training and development opportunities (in-person and online)
Continuous growth
Networking events and celebrations to recognise, thank and connect our carers
Connected community
As a foster carer you will help create a community where every child is supported. Enquire today to find out if foster care is right for you.
Can you provide
a safe home?
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Enquire now and our friendly team will be in touch.
can come from any religion, spirituality or nationality
may or may not have children of their own
can be in casual, part-time or full-time work – or perhaps not at all
live in a home they rent or own.
