ABOUT FCAWA

Historical background
The Foster Care Association was formed on June 14, 1979 by Mr. Jack Dalton to give a voice and to represent foster families' views to the then Department of Community Welfare.

Instrumental in obtaining recognition from the Department was the support Mr. Dalton received from Marian Maughan, who worked in the Child Placement Service and who helped in the establishment of the Association. A steering committee was elected to put a constitution together.

The Association has grown to now represent metropolitan and country foster families and services are designed to address their needs.

A devoted Committee of Management and members oversees the function of the Association and are looking for new initiatives for the benefit of the membership.

An Annual General meeting is held early in September and members can nominate to be elected on the Committee.

The Foster Care Association is a service that is funded by the Department for Child Protection.

Mission statement
Goals
Objectives
Services of the Association
Who We Work With
Private Agencies
Membership