“To get the message out that Australia needs more foster carers, OzChild has developed a new online resource of information about foster parenting that provides people with the means to identify either themselves or family and friends as good candidates. Fosterparenting.org.au is just one tool being used to help dispel the myths about foster parenting and to encourage Melbournians to provide support for those in need,” said Tony Pitman, Chief Executive Officer of OzChild.
OzChild’s new online hub www.fosterparenting.org.au is a free online source of information for foster parenting in Australia. Fosterparenting.org.au aims to promote the diversity of people who can be foster parents and provides users with the opportunity to share information about foster parenting with friends online.
For more information on making a donation, volunteering, training programs and any of OzChild’s services please visit www.ozchild.org.au
OzChild works to protect the rights of children. We work with all children, including some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged; children who have been abused and neglected and who are disadvantaged and disabled. We protect, nurture, educate and advocate on behalf of these children.
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Having gone through the process of becoming a foster parent and then opting out, the one thing I learned is that you need to be a ' yes' person. If you question anything the agency does or doesnt do, then you are seen as a trouble maker. They really only want people who are willing to accept everything they say.
I totally disagree with Jessie. My experience was really possitive. I felt the questions were appropiate and important. Your putting your hand up to be a foster carer of vulnerable young children, and if you are not physically or emotionally ready for the task, it's just no good for the children or yourself!!
Fostering has made me and my family better people, the rewards are so worth the time it takes to go through the training and accreditation process that's for sure.