Foster caring is something many families in Australia might consider at some point, but ultimately choose not to for many reasons. It’s challenging to care for children with traumatic backgrounds. There are lots of hoops to jump through. Plus, there’s the risk of developing strong bonds with children who may leave your care at any point.
While few families take on the responsibility of foster care, they say it takes a village to raise a child. Hear Ben and Corinne share their story of foster care and why being the village for families in foster care is vitally important.
*Throughout the conversation, Ben and Corinne use the pseudonym ‘Daniel’ to protect the privacy of the child.
Find out more about foster caring through Lutheran Care.
Lutheran Care is a South Australian foster care agency. If you’d like to learn more about foster caring in your local community, we recommend searching online.