Foster and Kinship Care
Foster and Kinship Care
Supporting you with everything you need to make a positive difference for a child.
Foster and Kinship Care Explained…
Foster and kinship care is providing a safe, secure and supportive home for children and young people who are unable to live with their birth parent/s.
- Foster carers - are people living in the community who demonstrate a willingness to open their heart and home to other children.
- Kinship carers - are people from within a child’s family or community who assume the responsibility of caring for the child.
Mercy Community supports almost 400 generous foster and kinship carers, who provide a safe and loving home environment for some of the most vulnerable children in Queensland.
At Mercy Community, we believe foster and kinship carers are community heroes, and we value their selflessness to open their hearts and homes to children who cannot live with their birth parent/s.
You won’t be doing it alone…
We are dedicated to providing genuine support to our foster and kinship carers, including:
- Ongoing information and training
- Regular visits from dedicated foster care workers
- After hours on-call support
- Carer support groups
- Financial support from Queensland Government
How can you make a difference for a child?
At Mercy Community, we understand that long-term foster caring isn’t for everyone. We also know that every child requires different levels of care.
We offer a variety of care types to ensure the best fit for every carer and every child
- Weekend Care
- Emergency Care
- Short-term Care
- Long-term Care
You can help nurture and support a child, even if your time is limited by other commitments. Contact us today to find out more about what type of foster care is the best fit for you and your family.
Am I eligible to be a Foster Carer?

Over 18 years of age?

Single, married or living with a partner?

Working or staying at home?

Already a parent?

Citizen or permanent resident?

Living in Queensland?
If you’re ready to learn more about becoming a foster carer, download our Foster & Kinship Care Information Pack

How to become a Foster Carer

Step 1 - Request and complete your application form

Step 2 - Complete your Mercy Community foster care training

Step 3 - Undertake a fostering assessment
Contact a Foster and Kinship Care team near you today!
North Brisbane – Nudgee Office
131 Queens Road Nudgee QLD 4014
Phone: 1300 863 678
Email: MCSFSBrisRegFKCEnq.Mailbox@mercynet.net
South West Queensland – Toowoomba Office
104 South Street Toowoomba QLD 4350
Phone: 1300 863 678
Email: MCSFSBrisRegFKCEnq.Mailbox@mercynet.net
Moreton Bay – Caboolture Office
Suites 28-29 Kingsgate Centre 42-44 King Street Caboolture QLD 4510
Phone: 1300 863 678
Email: MFSNorthCoastFosterCare.Mailbox@mercynet.net
Ipswich – Goodna Office
1/30 Thorn Street Goodna QLD 4300
Phone: 1300 863 678
Email: MCSFSGIFosterCareEnquiries.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au
South Brisbane, Logan and Gold Coast – Logan Office
Building D, L1, Compton Business park, 54-66 Perrin Dr, Underwood QLD 4119
Phone: 1300 863 678
Email: MCSFSSthEstRegFKCEnq.Mailbox@mercynet.net
Foster and Kinship Care program partners
Our foster and kinship care programs are funded by the Queensland Govenrment Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.
