Foster CAre
MercyCare operates foster care services for children and young people who are unable to live with their families and need care and support.
Foster Care
"There is a growing need for foster carers and while we only offer limited fostering we believe it helps"
(Mercy respite carer)
"Fostering is a great way to make a difference in someone's life."
(Mercy foster carer)
Mercy Family Services, Foster Care Programme recruits and trains people to become foster carers. Our carers provide medium to long-term (6 months - long term) care for children aged 0-17 years old, in the Perth metropolitan area. Each child and carer is provided with an individual Mercy Family Services Social Worker who supports the placement and the child's overall development through planning and assessment and provides advocacy to them.
Mercy Family Services, Foster Care Programme also recruits respite carers who are matched to children in longer term care, and who provide weekend and/or respite care.