Churches of Christ

Create a better future for children who need it most


Why become a foster carer?

Sadly in Queensland, new children enter the child protection system every day. Children who've suffered, or are at risk of suffering, abuse or neglect and can no longer live at home.You can help create a better tomorrow for them by becoming a foster carer with us. We'll train and support you in every step of the way.

Curious to know what being a foster carer is like?

Meet Melissa and Scott - Foster Carers

Melissa and Scott say all of the children bond together as a true family, and there is no use of the word 'foster' in their family.

Meet Bridget - Foster & Kinship Care

Bridget is one of our Foster and Kinship Care case workers and shares her thoughts on why it is so important that more families in our community consider becoming foster or kinship carers.

Meet Karen - Foster Carer 

Karen says she finds it emotionally rewarding and it's something you do because it's in your heart.

Apply to become a foster carer today

Call us on 1800 222 273 or fill in this form and we'll call you.

Become a foster carer

Why us?

We are one of Queensland's largest foster care providers, helping around 3,000 children a year through our leading foster care program. 

We provide training and assistance at every stage of your foster care journey, ensuring you feel comfortable and capable of providing the care your foster child needs.

How do we support our foster carers?

We provide training and assistance at every stage of your foster care journey, ensuring you feel comfortable and capable of providing the care your foster child needs.

Initial training

Our pre-service face-to-face training course provides you with all the information you need about getting started as a foster carer. This is delivered via group training, across a few different sessions.

Specialist training

For those fostering children with disabilities and children with challenging behaviours. This might include training in Youth Mental Health and also in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Ongoing support

You'll have a dedicated case worker in our Foster Care team who you'll get to know and trust. You can approach your case worker with questions anytime. We also offer ongoing training courses as you continue as a foster carer.

Financial support

We'll help you access the government's foster carer allowance - with a base fortnightly allowance starting around $525. There are also other allowances available. There's also a Carer Business Discount Card, offering retail discounts across QLD.
Learn more about allowances

Apply to be a foster carer today

Call us on 1800 222 273 or fill in this form and we'll call you.

Become a foster carer

We also offer

Carer groups

We'll help connect you with our other foster carers in your region, so you can create a group or network where you can share stories and solutions with others in the same situation as you.

Communication

You'll have a dedicated case worker you can call for advice. You'll also receive our regular foster carer newsletter each month, featuring important updates and information about events and training opportunities.

24/7 on-call assistance

You can contact our 24/7 Carer Line anytime in emergency, or if you're needing support with your foster child's behaviour.

Apply to be a foster carer today

Call us on 1800 222 273 or fill in this form and we'll call you.

Become a foster carer
I find it emotionally rewarding, it's in your heart... they need a home, happiness, laughter and love! 
Karen, Foster Carer with Churches of Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions - Foster Care

Call us for more information

1800 222 273

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