Library of publications and other resources available to Foster & Family Carers
These resources are for use by country Community Service Organisations and CPFS districts to provide face to face preparation training at a local level. Any updates to resources will be made directly to this space, so please make sure that you always access training materials directly.
Resources include: Powerpoint Slide (with embedded video), Session Plans (with activities), Learner Resources, and supporting Video's.
Agencies and districts who conduct local training can tailor the training to local needs, but need to cover the content provided in these resources.
Access to the resources will be on an as needed basis.
Requests for trainers to have access to these resources should be directed to: Steven Jones (@cpfs.wa.gov.au)
This package provides applicant Foster Carers and newly approved carers with the learning necessary to prepare for fostering children and young people within the care of the Department for Child Protection and Family Support. Ideally all new applicants should attend face to face preparation training, either centrally, or via local district options. Enrolment into this programme is restricted and managed by the Foster Carer Learning team, on an as needed basis.
If you wish to access this programme please contact: Steven Jones - Team Leader (Family & Foster Care Learning Team) - 6277-4600
A community of Foster Carers and staff who are interested in sharing their learning and development in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model.
Contact: Steven Jones - Team Leader (Foster Carer Learning) - 9218-5500
