About us
The Foster Carers' Association of Tasmania was formed in 1986 to represent and to be a voice for Foster Carers. It is now recognised as the professional voice of foster care in Tasmania.
The association aims to provide supportive services to all Foster and Kinship Carers, to keep members informed of new ideas and changes policy and laws relating to children in care, to give members an opportunity to present to ideas to state and national policy makers, to safeguard and promote the best interests of those in our care, to keep members up to date on foster care allowances and benefits, to work with the Department of Child & Family Services to ensure the best outcomes for those in our care.
Regular meetings are held in each region of Tasmania:
- Hobart: 1st Friday of the month in the McDougall Building, Ellerslie St, Hobart
- Launceston: 3rd Thursday of the month at 129 St. Johns St, Launceston
- Burnie: 3rd Monday of the month at Suite 2, Osbourne House, Wilmot St, Burnie
Foster Carers can access training through this association and Child & Family Services.
The Foster Carers' Association of Tasmania has also joined with most other states and territories to form a national body named The Australian Foster And Kinship Carers Partnership.