The decision on whether to become a kinship carer is very emotional… Baptcare is a great organisation. I’m not a person who asks for help very often but Baptcare is really amazing with what they’re able to offer and help with.
What is kinship care?
Kinship care is where children or young people are placed with a family member, friend of the family or someone in the young person’s community when they are unable to stay at home with their parents. Kinship care can help children and young people maintain connections with their family.
Our kinship programs
If you are concerned about a child’s wellbeing, you can call us to make a referral. Referrals can come from families, children and young people, child protection workers, the wider community, service providers and other professionals.
Alternatively, contact us via email.
For more information or advice on our Kinship Care Service call 03 6323 6700 (Tasmania) or 03 9373 3800 (Victoria), 24/7 phone support is also available to carers registered with Baptcare.
Alternatively, contact us via email.
A kinship care case manager provides up to 110 hours of family services, flexible brokerage to assist in the establishment of a placement, referrals to other services, and support as needed.
We can provide assistance to establish a placement, referrals to other services, and support as needed.
If your family is involved with Child Protection, contact your case manager to discuss if this could assist you and your family.
Baptcare can provide information, advice and referrals to other suitable community supports and consult with culturally appropriate services to ensure a sensitive response. We will consult with Child Protection if there are serious concerns about safety.
Referral processes apply. To find out more information and where kinship groups meet call 03 6323 6700.
Kinship Carer groups are not currently operating in Victoria.
What can Baptcare do for you?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is Baptcare?
Baptcare is a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to helping people through providing care, life skills and opportunities for independence and self-determination. We are a QIP (Quality Innovation Performance Limited is a not-for-profit health promotion charity with more than twenty years’ experience in community service accreditation and more than ten years’ experience in primary and secondary health care accreditation and related services.accredited service provider and are proud of the work we do to aid and improve our communities.
Where does Baptcare operate Foster and Kinship Care services?
Baptcare’s Foster and Kinship Care services are currently offered in Victoria and Tasmania. In Victoria we operate in Western Melbourne, and parts of North Melbourne, while in Tasmania our services cover the entire state. For more information, please see our pages on ‘Foster Care in Victoria’ and ‘Foster Care in Tasmania’.
Can I work with children from my culture?
Where possible, we aim to support placements within cultures. Being able to speak the same language as a young person can have positive outcomes. Children’s wellbeing is enhanced by learning and understanding their culture, and your ability to help teach a child about their cultural heritage is highly valued.