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Cafs Foster Care FAQs

Foster Care at Cafs FAQ

Everything you need to know about fostering with Cafs in the Central Highlands region, Victoria

We’ve compiled answers to the questions future carers ask most so you can take the next step with confidence.

Let’s answer your foster care questions!

At Cafs, we’ve supported hundreds of carers over our years of delivering foster care across our region – and it all starts with the right information.

You don’t need to have a perfect life, home or family to become a Cafs foster carer. You just need the willingness to care and the right support, which is where Cafs comes in. Find clear answers to the most common questions about eligibility, lifestyle, cultural considerations and how we support you through every step of your fostering journey across the Victorian Central Highlands.

General questions


Eligibility and lifestyle questions


Home and safety requirements


Training, support and community

Help us foster hope

Not everyone can become a Foster Carer, but you can still make a meaningful difference.

By making a one-off or regular donation, you can help Cafs provide stability, care and hope for children and families in out-of-home care. Every contribution, big or small, plays a part in creating safer, more secure futures for individuals who need it most. Your generosity helps children feel safe, supported and ready to thrive.

Donate to Cafs today

Every journey starts with a first step

Complete the form below to express your interest in becoming a Foster Carer at Cafs. We’re here to support you.

Interest in becoming a Foster Carer enquiry

Cafs supports people across Ballarat, the Central Highlands and in some regions across Western Victoria. Please select the option most appropriate to you so we can tailor our services or provide alternative options for you based on your local area and needs.

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Foster Care

At Cafs, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home – somewhere they feel seen, heard and valued. Foster care provides that sanctuary, offering children and young people stability when their own home is no longer safe.

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Become a Foster Carer

Discover how to become a Victorian Central Highlands foster carer with Cafs. Learn about the process, types of care, support and training available. Make a lasting difference in a child’s life today.