Carers

“… foster care is nothing if not an intricate collection of some really extraordinary along with some extremely difficult experiences. Through it all we have changed as individuals, as husband and wife and as mom and dad. Our daughters have changed. Our family has changed. Our faith has changed, and our understanding of God’s capacity to turn some really broken things into some really beautiful things has deepened in ways we could never have anticipated.”

Jason Johnson ‘Reframing Foster Care’

Fostering Hope started by a bunch of Christian foster carers coming together and beginning to do life together. We understand the fostering/kinship journey, the impact on biological children and extended families, and have all learnt and grown in our ability to parent children from unsafe beginnings.

Fostering Hope supports current carers with,

  • Chaplain dedicated to you! Available via phone, email, and in person
  • Regular morning teas and school holiday family get togethers
  • Training for carers
  • Finding mentors for the children and young people in your home
  • Connecting carers with practical and emotional support and connection

If you are interested in finding out about becoming a carer we’re there to journey with you. Give us a call and we can talk through next steps and connect you with your local foster care agency and answer any questions. We also offer the following practical supports,

  • Six week ‘preparation for fostering devotional’ which we highly recommend for people considering what their role could be
  • A Buddy Program for new carers, matching you with an experienced carer for the first 12 months of your journey
  • Immediate connection with other carers

Preparation for
Fostering Course

Fostering Hope hosts a preparation for fostering course for people thinking about entering the world of foster/kinship care and for encouragement for those already on the journey. The course runs for five weeks and each quarter is offered on a different day and time. To find out about this term’s course

Fostering Hope
morning teas &
family get togethers

Fostering Hope hosts regular morning teas for carers in Hobart and Launceston. These are great opportunities for fellowship, support, and prayer. If you would like to come along visit our calendar or get in touch below.

Fostering Hope
Chaplain

The Chaplain provides pastoral support for foster and kinship carers. This includes emotional, practical and spiritual support.

Buddies for new Carers

Stepping into the role of a foster or kinship carer is unique and brings its own challenges and joys. Often it is only other carers who can understand the journey. Fostering Hope provides a buddy program for all new carers. We have a pool of experienced foster and kinship carers willing to buddy with a new carer for their first 12 months to provide friendship, mentoring and support.

If you would like to be a buddy for a new carer, or you are a new carer looking for a buddy, we’d love to hear from you