Carer Resources
FCAV INFORMATION SHEETS
Becoming a Foster Carer
Becoming a Foster Carer
Being Prepared for a New Foster Placement
Building & Maintaining Effective Working Relationships
Entitlements
Foster Care Giver Reimbursement Rates 2010 - 2011
Kinship & Permanent Care Reimbursement Rates 2010-2011
Respite Care Policy
Legal
Explaining Children’s Court Orders
Victorian Law Resource Guide
Leaving Care
Leaving Care - Developing Independence & Community Connections
Leaving Care - Financial Information
Quality of Care
Quality of Care Process
Carer Support during Quality of Care
For more information & support, visit the Carer Support Service page on this website
SUPPLEMENTS
Centrelink Issues and Answers March 2009
HL Education Entitlements Supplement October 2009
RACV Road Rules changes
CONFERENCE/SEMINAR LEARNINGS
WA Conference 2009 - Learnings
A Day with Dave Zielger - The Science of Success in Working with Difficult Children 2009

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
| National Foster Carer’s Conference Sun, 29th Aug, 2010 Hobart, Tasmania |
| FCAV Regional Roadshow: Grampions Region (Ballarat) Wed, 1st Sep, 2010 |
| Speaking Tour by Bruce D. Perry M.D. Wed, 8th Sep, 2010 |



