New Foster Carers undergo an initial training program called Shared Stories, Shared Lives, that prepares them for accepting a new child into their home and lives.  More information about Becoming a Foster Carer.

CatholicCare also provides valuable ongoing training in a wide range of areas. These ongoing training sessions are specially tailored to the unique issues facing people caring for children in Foster Care.

These regular training opportunities are offered by CatholicCare and through other services. Some recent Foster Care training topics have included:

• 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching (focused on managing challenging behaviour)
• Children Who Challenge Us
• Life Story Work
• Adolescent Development and Sexuality
• Mediating the Impact of Trauma
• Developmental Learning Through Play
• Legal Issues
• First Aid
• Infection Control