Carer Resources
FCAV have developed the following information sheets for your information:
Becoming a Foster Carer (PDF, 33.5kb)
Being Prepared for a New Foster Placement (PDF, 29kb)
Building & Maintaining Effective Working Relationships (PDF, 51kb)
Respite Care Policy (PDF, 29kb)
Financial Information for Carers of Young People Leaving Care (PDF, 35kb)
Quality of Care Process (PDF, 232kb)
Leaving Care - Developing Independence & Community Connections (PDF, 131kb)
Victorian Law Resource Guide (PDF, 32kb)
For more information & support, see the Carer Information and Support Service page
FCAV have developed the following information supplements to give you more information on certain topics:
HL Education Entitlements Supplement October 2009 (PDF, 588kb)
Centrelink Issues and Answers (PDF, 36.61kb)
Learning through conferences is a great way of enhancing carers skills. Following are papers of past conferences:
WA Conference 2009 - Learnings (PDF, 287kb)
IFCO Feedback Paper (PDF, 51kb)
More learnings:
A Day with Dave Zielger - The Science of Success in Working with Difficult Children (PDF, 51kb)
Following are relevant changes to legislation that may impact on you as a carer:
RACV Road Rules changes - http://www.roadrules.vicroads.vic.gov.au/summary.php

Our Purpose
The Association is established for the public charitable purposes of advancing and promoting the care of children and young people who are fostered or are in other forms of home based care including encouraging contact and exchange of ideas and information between those persons involved in foster care.
Our Vision
For all children in care to be cherished, connected and treated with compassion.
Our Mission
To strengthen foster families and enhance the wellbeing of the children in their care.
Upcoming Events
| Free Seminar and Information: Voice & Movement for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger's Syndrome Thu, 11th Mar, 2010 |
| Workshop: Developing National Standards for Out of Home Care Thu, 18th Mar, 2010 |
| Workshop: Developing National Standards for Out of Home Care Fri, 19th Mar, 2010 |



