MATRIX Foster Care Services
Resources

Support for foster families and young people

We offer a range of resources to support foster families, children in care, and the broader community.

Training is not a box to tick. It is what makes the hard nights survivable.
What we offer

Practical support, not a leaflet

01

Training and education

Comprehensive pre-service and ongoing training on trauma-informed care, child development, behaviour management and cultural competency, plus workshops, seminars and support groups.

02

Support services

Case management to help foster families navigate the process and access community resources, plus counselling, therapy and mental health services for children in care.

03

Respite care

Coordinated respite so foster parents can rest, recharge or attend to personal matters. We recruit and train respite carers ourselves.

04

Parenting support

Classes, workshops and support groups to build parenting skills, strengthen attachment and address challenging behaviours.

05

Educational support

Advocacy for a young person's educational needs, accommodations and tutoring, and partnership with schools to smooth transitions.

06

Healthcare services

Access to medical, dental, vision and mental health care, and help navigating appointments and coverage.