Foster Care Quiz

Could you be a foster carer?

Take our short quiz to see if fostering with OzChild could be right for you.

It will only take 2 minutes...

Great! We service most of the Australian Capital Territory region.

Great! We provide services in the New South Wales area surrounding the Australian Capital Territory.

Great! Our foster care services extend across a wide portion of South West and Western Queensland.

Great! Our foster care services cover Melbourne’s western and south-eastern suburbs, as well as parts of regional Gippsland.

How old are you? *

Under 2121-5960-over

At OzChild, foster carers must be over the age of 21. However, if you’re 20 and interested in getting started, we’d love to welcome you to one of our info sessions to learn more about fostering! ❤️

That’s great! You are suitable for all types of foster care.

That’s great! We have quite a few carers who are in this age bracket. You are suitable to become a foster carer, provided you’re physically and mentally able to carry out the day-to-day responsibilities of a carer.

Are you single or in a relationship? *

SingleIn a relationship or married

Great! OzChild has been proudly supporting single foster carers of all sexual orientations for many years. We welcome and value carers from all walks of life.

Great! Couples in a stable, long-term relationship, whether married or unmarried, and regardless of sexual orientation, are welcome to become foster carers. If your partner lives with you, they’ll also need to complete the accreditation and training process.

Home is where the heart is. Do you own or rent? *

Home ownerRenting

Perfect! As long as you can provide a safe and stable environment for a child to grow and thrive, you’ll be considered for foster care.

No worries! You don’t need to own your home to become a foster carer. What matters most is that your living situation is stable and your home provides a safe, welcoming environment for children. Renting is absolutely fine!

Do you have a spare bedroom? *

YesNo

Fantastic! In most cases, we only place a child in a home where they’ll have their own bedroom. If a foster child is part of a young sibling group, they may be able to share a bedroom with their brothers or sisters.

We generally only place a child in a home where they will have their own bedroom. Having a space to call their own is an important part of helping a child in care feel safe and settled. If your circumstances change in the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you working? *

NoYes, part-timeYes, full-time

That’s fantastic! You’re well suited to all types of foster care.

That’s great to hear! Many of our amazing carers work part-time and combine this with fostering a child, short-term or long-term. It’s all about finding the right fit for you and your lifestyle. Now’s a great time to start thinking about how fostering could work for you.

That’s great to hear! Many of our carers work full time while caring for a foster child. It’s all about finding the right fit for you and your lifestyle. We’ll work with you to explore what age range and type of care might suit your household best, whether that’s respite, short-term, or something more flexible. There is also lots of support for you, like school holiday programs, before and after-school care, transport services, funding for babysitting, etc.

Are you an Australian or NZ citizen or permanent resident? *

YesNo

That’s great! You’re eligible to apply for all types of foster care.

That’s absolutely fine. Your circumstances may still be a great fit for short-term, respite, or emergency care. To be considered for long-term placements, you’ll need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold permanent residency.

Do you have children living at home with you? *

YesNo

That’s wonderful! Your parenting experience will be a great asset on your fostering journey. Becoming a foster family can also be a great learning experience for your own kids. It’s important to chat with your children about the idea of becoming a foster family to make sure everyone feels on board and supported.

Fantastic! You’re well suited to all types of foster care, there are lots of options to explore.

Are there any pets in your home? *

YesNo

Pets can be a great source of comfort for children in foster care. As long as they aren’t considered dangerous and have no history of biting, having pets in the home is absolutely fine.

Thanks for letting us know!

Congratulations, you could be a foster carer!

If you're interested in learning more about becoming a foster carer, submit your details, and we’ll email you more information.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Mobile *

Postcode *

Would you like a phone call to discuss your personal circumstances? *

YesNo

Where are you in your foster care journey? *

Just researching foster care for nowConsidering applying but wanting more infoReady to applyReturning to foster care

Thanks for your interest!
While we currently only operate our foster care programs in QLD, ACT, VIC and parts of NSW, we’d be happy to recommend local agencies in your state or share general information to help you on your foster care journey. Email us at fostercare@ozchild.org.au for more info.