Contacts

For more information about becoming a Foster Carer in the State of Victoria, contact the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare on 1800 013 088 or visit http://www.fosterabrighterfuture.com.au/  The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare will then liaise with the service provider in your region on your behalf.

For more information about Adoption & Permanent Care in Victoria please contact Children, Youth and Families arm of the Department of Human Services  http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/adoption-permanent-care/apc

If you are a child or young person wishing to enter foster care  please contact your local Department of Human Services branch, or, contact the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare on 1800 013 088 or visit http://www.fosterabrighterfuture.com.au/  The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare will then advise you of the agencies in your area which may be able to assist you.

If you are a child or young person currently in care, or who has been in care contact the CREATE Foundation for information about your rights, services, support, training and advocacy by visiting http://www.create.org.au/create-in-your-state/vic .

For more information about Child Protection or to make a report about a child or young person in need in the state of Victoria, please contact the Department of Human Services on 1300 650 172 .

For information and advoacy about your case file whilst you resided in state care please contact Care Leavers Australia Network on 1800 008 774 or visit http://www.clan.org.au/ .