About

About Foundations Care

Foundations Care is a not-for-profit that has been passionately dedicated to a single purpose for more than 2 decades; that the core needs of children, young people, to feel safe, accepted and valued within their family and community, will be realised.

Supporting over 300 children, young people and their foster and biological families in communities across NSW, QLD and WA; Foundations Care provide foster care, residential care and youth justice services.

Our partnerships are strong and long-lasting. Working alongside, researchers, behavioural scientists, government departments, elders, community leaders, carers, corporates and other not for profits means we are giving children, young people and families the best possible chance at a safe and stable life from which to thrive. Furthermore, our innovative and research based approach to practice and our staff recruitment practices informed by cutting edge behavioural science has seen client outcomes that many in the industry never thought possible.

Providing genuine care & support

Foundations Care puts the needs and wellbeing of children first.

We carefully match children and carers to ensure the placement has the best chance of success. Where possible, we help family and community members take on the care of a child they know.

We’re passionate about empowering people with skills, knowledge and practical support. Foundations Care provides a range of services to support foster carers on their fostering journey, including training, workshops, caseworker meetings and ongoing encouragement.

Why we exist

In 2019–2020, about 174,700 children aged 0–17 in Australia received child protection services
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are almost 8 times as likely as non-Indigenous children to have received child protection services
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In Australia, between 2017-2020, the number of children in out-of-home care increased from 43,100 to 46,000
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In 2020, 30,600 (67%) of children in out-of-home care in Australia had been in care for 2 years or more (long-term care)
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Australia currently has 45,800 children and young people living in out-of-home care.

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

Our services

Find out more about the services we provide

Make a difference today

We’re always looking for more carers to join the Foundations Care family. If you’d like to find out more about foster caring, our friendly team are ready to answer your questions.

Take the next step

Now’s the right time.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking about becoming a foster carer for some time. Now is the time to act and make a real difference to the life of a child.

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What happens next?

1. One of our friendly staff will call you.
2. We’ll answer your questions and guide you through the applications process. Easy!
3. Friendly and jargon-free communications at all times.

Becoming a foster carer will be one the biggest achievements in your life, and make an amazing difference to the life of a child.

James, 58, Ballina