Foster carers needed

Berry Street is seeking foster carers.
As part of Foster care Week, Berry Street has launched a recruitment program for people interested in making a lasting impact on a young life.
Foster Care Week is an opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a foster carer, to join the dedicated Berry Street team who is committed to nurturing and empowering children and young people on their unique journeys.
Foster carers will support local children and young people at a crucial moment in their life.
As one of Victoria's largest providers of out-of-home care, Berry Street provides children and young people who have experienced trauma with a safe and secure place to live. For more than 145 years, they've supported children and young people in Victoria at whatever point in their journey that they need help.
"Childhood is a journey, but not every child has the same opportunities, which is why we need foster carers to play an empowering role in a child's or young person's life," said Melissa Robertson, Berry Street's Team Leader of Foster Care Recruitment, Assessment, and Training.
"This Foster Care Week, we're encouraging Gippsland residents to start their foster care journey – you never know where it will take you. The team and I will be there to support you every step of the way, as you learn and grow in your new caring role," she said.
Berry Street welcomes foster carers from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
For more information and to start your foster care journey, visit www.berrystreet.org.au/fostercare.