Community & Business
27 February, 2022
Become a foster parent
LOCALS who have considered being a foster parent are being urged to register their interest. Minister for Children Leanne Linard said more people were required to step up and take on caring for our most vulnerable children.
Last week, a television advertising campaign began throughout the State which showcases carers from different walks of life, including people who are single, married or in de-facto relationships, and with or without their own biological children.
“I am so proud of the work of our foster and kinship carers.
Our response to children in need simply would not be possible without them,” she said.
“That’s why in the 2021-22 Budget we have invested over $300 million to support foster and kinship care services, intensive foster care services and provide carer allowances.”
Ms Linard said due to the Covid-19 pandemic there has been an increased need for foster carers.
“Last financial year we saw 1,641 families stepping up to care for the first time as foster or kinship carers,” she said.
To speak to someone about foster care, call Queensland Foster and Kinship Care on 1300 550 877 or visit www.qld.gov.au/fostercare where you can view foster carer stories, learn more about foster caring and submit an expression of interest.
