TEENAGE FOSTER CARE
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The Teenage Foster Care program is about finding, matching and supporting foster carers with homeless teenagers.

The program matches young people (male and female 12-18 years) with Christian people, whether they are single people, couples or families.  Either the young person comes to live in the Christian home, or a home is provided where both the caregiver and the young person create a home. 

• We aim not only to provide young people with practical needs, housing and food but also to have a sense of family.

• The goals are to develop a relationship with the young people and through that to teach them independent living skills, support them personally and encourage them spiritually, sharing God's love with them.

• We receive referrals from various sources including Department of Human Services (State Department) and the community.

• Once a young person is considered appropriate for a placement, YFC match the young person with a suitable caregiver.  They then have an opportunity to meet and if both parties are satisfied, the placement begins.

• Trained YFC workers provide ongoing support to the young person and the carer throughout the placement.

• Training and reimbursement are provided.

Foster caring is perhaps the most challenging and rewarding way to minister to young people.

Currently, there is a huge shortage of caregivers and there not enough homes available for the young people in Melbourne needing a home. YFC needs Christian caregivers today to open their homes or live in a home provided and be involved in the Teenage Foster Care program.

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