Foster care training and support
Foster Care payments
Becoming a foster carer comes with emotional rewards—and financial considerations. To help with the costs of caring for a child, Queensland foster carers receive a range of financial supports, depending on the type of care provided and a foster child’s needs.
The foster care allowance helps cover everyday expenses such as food, clothing, school supplies, transport, and medical needs. Carers may also be eligible for additional reimbursements for specific costs like school trips or medical expenses. There are also specials allowances for high-needs children, emergency care, and teenage fostering.
Preparing for your role
Training is an essential part of becoming a foster carer. After attending an information session, you’ll begin pre-service training designed to prepare you for the journey ahead. This includes four modules covering:
- The foster care system and its context
- Understanding a child’s past experiences
- Early days in placement
- Building strong partnerships to provide quality care.
You’ll engage in group activities, watch videos, analyse case studies, and complete reflection exercises to reinforce your learning.
Ongoing support
Once you are a foster carer, you’ll have access to continuous support, including:
- Guidance from your foster care practitioner
- A network of fellow foster carers
- Advanced training programs and resources.
Even if you’ve fostered interstate, Queensland requires completing local pre-service training to ensure you’re ready to meet state requirements.
Respite care
Respite care offers primary carers a much-needed break, helping to prevent burnout and recharge physically and emotionally.
The benefits include:
- Time to refresh: Take time for yourself, enjoy a dinner out, or plan an adults-only holiday.
- Quality family moments: Spend one-on-one time with your spouse or children.
- Flexibility for personal needs: Attend to emergencies or personal matters with peace of mind.
Respite care is also rewarding for those providing it. It’s a flexible way to make a difference while balancing other commitments.
The benefits include:
- Skill-building: Learn to manage behaviours, navigate care systems, and grow your confidence.
- Low-pressure entry: Explore fostering in shorter-term scenarios to see if it’s right for you.
Children benefit from respite care too. It introduces them to new people, fun experiences, and opportunities to build
Ready to apply?
Fostering is open to anyone over 18, regardless of gender, relationship status, or age. Your family, partner, or support network will be part of this journey with you. If you’re ready to apply, please enquire below.
Foster care benefits
As a foster carer with Anglicare, you’ll never be alone on your journey. We provide 24/7 on-call support, access to carer support networks, and ongoing training to help you feel confident and equipped. We support you every step of the way to make sure you and the child in your care have everything you need to thrive.
Contact Us
Submit this form or call us to learn more about foster care at Anglicare. Our team is available between 9am and 5pm weekdays on 1300 000 828