- New
service providing information and advice to foster and family carers
- State
Government on track to deliver all recommendations from the Foster Care Refresh
Project
- Recommendations
deliver positive outcomes for children in care through improved collaboration
between sector and family and foster carers
A new service to bolster support for Western
Australia's foster and family carers has launched today to ensure easier access
to advice and information.
The 'Fostering Connections' team will provide
a single point of contact for foster and family carers on information such as
carer entitlements, policy and procedures, along with various carer supports
available.
The team will also be an avenue for feedback
and suggestions for future improvement to policies and supports.
Through the launch of the platform, the Cook
Government will deliver on all remaining recommendations of the Foster Care
Refresh Project to improve outcomes for children in care across the State.
Other recommendations that have been delivered
include a $17 million investment to increase foster carer support services,
launching a State-wide recruitment campaign, and developing a guide for foster
and family carers.
To speak with a Fostering Connections team
member, please call 1800 182 178 or email us at fosteringconnections@communities.wa.gov.au or use the online
enquiry form at: www.communities.wa.gov.au/fosteringconnections
Comments attributed to Child
Protection Minister Sabine Winton:
"The Cook Government values all family and
foster carers who give so generously by opening their homes to help children
and young people reach their full potential.
"The Cook Labor Government is thrilled to announce
Fostering Connections is now live and ready to provide information and advice
to all family and foster carers.
"I'm proud that our Government is on track to
complete all recommendations outlined as part of the Foster Care Refresh
Project."
