Considering becoming a foster carer can bring up all sorts of questions. We are here to answer them!
Our information sessions are for people considering becoming a foster carer, thinking about adopting a child, or curious to learn more about what is involved in being a carer.
Want to know more? To participate in an information session, please fill out the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch.
CatholicCare makes attending and completing information sessions, training and assessments as flexible as possible by offering online and face-to-face options.
The information sessions cover topics including:
An overview of CatholicCare’s Fostering and Permanency Support Program
Types of care
Day-to-day responsibilities
Training and support
An overview of the application process.
We’d love you to attend one of our obligation-free information sessions to have all of your questions answered.
Our 2023 information sessions are listed below:
Wednesday 22 February, 10am to 12pm, Cardiff
Wednesday 22 February, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Cardiff
Wednesday 22 March, 10am to 12pm, Maitland
Wednesday 22 March, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Maitland
Wednesday 26 April, 10am to 12pm, Mayfield
Wednesday 26 April, 5.30pm to 7pm, Mayfield
Wednesday 24 May, 4pm to 6pm, Taree
Thursday 22 June, 4pm to 6pm, Muswellbrook
Wednesday 19 July, 10am to 12pm, Cardiff
Wednesday 19 July, 5.30pm to 7pm, Cardiff
Wednesday 23 August, 10am to 12pm, Maitland
Wednesday 23 August, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Maitland
Wednesday 20 September, 10am to 12pm, Mayfield
Wednesday 20 September, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Mayfield
Wednesday 18 October, 4pm to 6pm, Taree
Thursday 28 November, 4pm to 6pm, Muswellbrook
Whilst our face-to-face sessions have resumed, the team is still running one-on-one zoom information sessions for those unable or uncomfortable to attend in person. Register your interest below.