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Meet the real world foster carers: they’re just like you!

Five diverse appearing people smiling for the camera. Left to right are three light skinned women. The fourth person is a man with a more olive complexion and a woman. They are posed against a geometric back drop in green, yellow and orange

There are more than 6,000 foster and kinship carer families in Queensland who provide a safe and stable home to vulnerable children and young people. Home-based care is the best option for children and young people who cannot safely remain at home.

Meet some of the people who are already giving some of Queensland’s most vulnerable children and young people a safe place to call home.

They’re just like you!

Lou and Amelia

Lou and Amelia started fostering as a way of experiencing caring for a child. While taking the first step was daunting at first, they've discovered the journey has brought reward and self-discovery.

Tahnee and Shailen

Tahnee and Shailen started fostering after being inspired by their friends. They're now determined to improve the lives of as many children as they can.

Aunty Karmen

After receiving help when she was younger, Aunty Karmen was determined to give back through fostering. Now she proudly ensures the First Nations children she cares for maintain a connection to their culture.

Fostering needs people with extraordinary hearts. People just like you!

If you are interested in becoming a foster carer visit www.qld.gov.au/fostercare, where you can view the stories of foster carers, learn more about foster care and submit an expression of interest.

If you would like to speak to someone about becoming a foster carer call Queensland Foster and Kinship Care on 1300 550 877.