This Foster Care Week, Lighthouse Foundation is calling on people who have ever thought about fostering to turn that thought into action.
Across Victoria, children and young people need carers who can offer them stability, safety and care. Becoming a foster carer is not only life changing for a child, it can also be deeply rewarding for you.
Carers often tell us the experience brings a renewed sense of purpose, stronger connections and the joy of knowing they have made a lasting difference. The unique Lighthouse model works by supporting foster carers through a Hub Home which offers a place of community, with regular activities and events, practical support in your home and respite weekends, as well as trauma informed advice. This shared approach means you are never alone on the journey. You have a community by your side, along with ongoing training and the support from a professional, therapeutic team.
Lighthouse Foundation especially welcomes people who are open to caring for children with disabilities. These young people are some of the most vulnerable in the out-of-home care system, but with the right support their potential is extraordinary. Whether you are an educator, disability support worker, allied health professional, or someone with lived disability experience, your skills and compassion could change a child’s world and enrich your own.
Foster care is not a one size fits all. Some children need short term care, while others need the security of a long term home. We need all kinds of carers for all kinds of children. Every child is unique, and every child deserves a chance to belong.
With Lighthouse by your side, you can take this step knowing you are supported at every turn. Together we can ensure that no child falls through the cracks, and you may just discover that fostering gives back to you in ways you never imagined.
Learn more at: lighthousefoundation.org.au/foster-care
