Foster Carer Stories
One of the best ways to learn about what life is like as a foster carer is to hear it first hand from those who are already providing care to children and young people. It’s not an easy thing to do, and you will face challenges along the way. But with the support of the Challenge Foster Care team and a network of other carers, you’ll be able to accomplish great outcomes.
Celebrating Foster Carers: Kate shares her story
For Kate* and husband Aaron*, life was already busy as a household of five – including their three biological children Alex*, Jordan* and Charlie*. But the family has now grown
Max’s journey to finding a stable family
When he found his mother lying on the floor not moving, 5-year-old Max’s destiny was changed in an instant.
These children are unable to stay with their families and have no loving foster home to give them sanctuary due to a desperate shortage of foster carers.
We offer a range of resources, financial assistance and ongoing support to all our foster carers. Find out how we can help you.
Because every child and every carer is unique, we offer a range of out-of-home foster care options.
Hear from some of our valued foster carers about what it’s like to step in and provide a home for a young person.
These children are unable to stay with their families and have no loving foster home to give them sanctuary due to a desperate shortage of foster carers.
We offer a range of resources, financial assistance and ongoing support to all our foster carers. Find out how we can help you.
Because every child and every carer is unique, we offer a range of out-of-home foster care options.
Hear from some of our valued foster carers about what it’s like to step in and provide a home for a young person.