Foster care at Uniting WA

Types of foster care

Full-time foster carer

Full-time foster carers are the primary caregivers for a child in need, offering long-term emotional and practical support. This includes daily routines, schooling, and working with Uniting to help the child reach their full potential.

Part-time or respite foster carer






Part-time foster carers provide safe and temporary care for children in existing foster placements on weekends, holidays, or even just a few nights. This flexible arrangement makes a big difference by building the child’s support network and giving primary carers a break. 

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You’re never alone as a foster carer with Uniting WA.

About foster care at Uniting WA 

Uniting WA provides a specialised foster care service that connects foster carers in Perth with children and young people who aren’t able to live in their family home and who have high support needs due to experiences of illness, disability or trauma.

To learn more about fostering with Uniting WA, email us or fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you.

Want to get the lowdown on what being a foster carer is like? We’ve recorded an on-demand webinar that you can watch whenever it suits.   

Interested in becoming a foster carer?

Fill out an enquiry form to find out more.