Information Sheets
FCAV Information Sheets
Becoming a Foster Carer
Becoming a Foster Carer
Being Prepared for a New Foster Placement
Building & Maintaining Effective Working Relationships
Caring for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Foster Care
Information and Support Services for Gay and Lesbian Foster Carers
Entitlements
Foster Caregiver Reimbursement Rates 2011-2012
Kinship and Permanent Care Reimbursement Rates 2011-2012
DHS Respite Care Policy
Legal
Explaining Children Court Orders
Passport Application Process for Children and Young People in Out of Home Care
Suitability Panel
Victorian Law Resource Guide
Leaving Care
Leaving Care - Checklist
Leaving Care - Financial Information
Permanent Care
Specific Applications for the Permanent Care of a child or young person
Quality of Care
Quality of Care Process Part 1
Quality of Care Process Part 2
Carer Support during Quality of Care
Supplements
Centrelink Issues and Answers
Education Entitlements Supplement January 2012
For more information & support, visit the Carer Support Service page on this website.
Our Purpose
Advocate for foster carers, their families and the children in their care to ensure all
voices are heard;
Work in partnership with agencies and the sector to provide an improved foster care
system;
Provide support and learning for carers directly, through various forums, or in
partnership with agencies;
Build FCAV intelligence in order to be identified as a recognised and viable authority
in the sector;
Promote the awareness of foster caring to assist in public understanding of the role
and agency recruitment of carers;
Our Vision
To provide information, support and advocacy to carers that ensures they can offer
children and young people in their care a healing environment which assists the child or
young person to reach their full potential.
Latest News
Upcoming Events
| Australian Childhood Foundation 3 day training 24 & 25 Feb & 3 March 2012 in Dandenong Fri, 24th Feb, 2012 |
| ACT Training Seminar: How to Raise Conflict 28 February 2012 in Fitzroy Tue, 28th Feb, 2012 |
| FCAV Regional Training: Horsham 21 March 2012 Wed, 21st Mar, 2012 |



