September 24th, 2025Foster carers needed

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is inviting members of the Central Highlands community to consider becoming foster carers, as the region faces a growing need for safe, stable homes for children and young people.
The need is especially urgent for younger children, with recent data from the 2024 Foster Carer Census revealing that 67 per cent of children in foster care across Victoria are under the age of 10. Many carers are also supporting children with additional needs – 42 per cent care for children with an intellectual disability or impairment, and 20 per cent support children with a physical disability or impairment.