Foster, relative and kinship care

Information on how to become a foster or relative kinship carer, what’s involved, different types of care and how to access supports.

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Become a foster carer

Learn more about foster caring and how to become a foster carer.

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Become a relative kinship carer

Learn more about relative and kinship caring and how to become a relative or kinship carer.

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Caring for children and young people

Support, information and resources for current foster, relative and kinship carers.

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