I am applying

The Applicant Experience

Becoming a foster carer is an important decision and the process can take some time.

View a flow chart of the experience

Training
All foster carers in Victoria are required to complete the full Shared Stories Shared Lives training package.

Preparing you and your family
There are many things you may need to consider in preparing your family for foster care

Forms
Applicants are required to read and sign a number of documents and complete background checks
An application form
Roles and Expectations of Foster Carers
Code of Conduct for Foster Carers
Caregiver Agreement for Foster Carers
The Anglicare Victoria Privacy Policy
A Medical Check form for your doctor to complete on your behalf
Information on how to apply for a Working With Children Check
A Criminal History Check application form
100 points of ID for Criminal History Check
NOTE: Criminal History Check Identification needs to be sighted and certified (either by a designated member of Anglicare Victoria staff or by a member of the Victorian Police Force at any Police Station). The Criminal History Check form and the accompanying copies of your identifying documentation needs to be returned to the Recruitment, Training & Retention Team for processing. Obtaining a Criminal History Check is free of charge. All household members over the age of 18 are required to obtain a Criminal History Check.
Post-pone or cancel application
If you no longer wish to apply to become a foster carer or would like to post-pone the process please let us know by completing this form:
Post-pone or cancel my application