IFYS Foster Care in North Queensland

At IFYS Foster Care we need both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Carers. We need Carers that can ensure every child in the Cairns region is given the best chance in life.

We need Carers that can keep children connected to their culture, allowing them to develop a strong cultural identity.

We need Carers who will work with us to ensure our children are safe and that we give them a chance to become proud adults. So if you are this person, why not reach out and contact us today.

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Fostercarer in North Queensland

Shayne Willis

Meet Superhero Shane

Shayne is a frontline volunteer with the Victorian State Emergency Service and in our eyes resoundingly qualifies as a Superhero. Shayne came into care at only six months of age and was in the child protection system for 17 years.

There is no doubt that Shayne's foster carers helped to turn around his circumstances and contributed to building the foundations for the positive life he experiences today. At IFYS we understand that choosing to become a foster carer may seem quite daunting, but, like Shayne's carers, by saying yes you will be able to assist us to raise another one of our community's Superhoeroes.

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Are you ready to raise the next Superhero?

Becoming a Foster Carer is easier than you think. Fill out our quick self assessment below to see for yourself.

1. Current situation

Please tell us a little about your current home life and family status;

Do you have a spare bedroom in your home? :

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Are you in a relationship? :

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Are there any other children in the home? :

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Are you in a stable position in your life with no major changes planned in the next 12 months? :

(e.g. Having children / getting married / Renovating or moving house / changing jobs or careers / travelling)

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2. About you

Are you willing to change your lifestyle to meet a child’s needs? :

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Are you willing to work with a child’s family and support them to return home where it is safe and possible?? :

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Are you willing to work as part of a large team? :

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Are you interested in caring for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child or young person? :

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Are you willing to attend training and take on board new learning? :

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Are you eligible for a blue card with no significant criminal history or charges that would prohibit you from applying? :

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Have you enquired to become a Foster Carer previously? :

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3. Contact details

 

Please fill in your contact details and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.