It takes all kinds of foster carers to care for all types of children.
When we meet someone for the first time, it’s often easier if we share the same language or culture.
In the same way, children and young people in care who are supported to learn about and maintain a connection to their culture, language or region are able to develop their sense of belonging and understand where they came from. That’s why we welcome people from all cultural backgrounds to become MacKillop foster carers.
Helping a child feel understood, especially in the first few days of care, is one of the quickest ways to help them settle. After that, it’s a matter of supporting them to explore who they are and helping them stay connected to their culture and community.
Most important of all is a warm welcome and a kind heart, because these are things a child will understand - in any language.
Please contact us to find out how you could foster a child. We invite you to open your home and provide culturally safe care to children who are temporarily unable to live safely with their families.
Call 1300 791 677 or click below to complete our Enquiry Form and we’ll get in touch with you to answer all your questions.
