Queensland Foster and Kinship Care was founded in 1976 and is administered by a management committee who are all Foster or Kinship Carers.

QFKC is a government funded organisation, the membership of which is open to all Foster, Kinship and Provisionally Approved Carers and Supporters with associate membership open to organisations.

  • Our Vision - Leave no child in foster and kinship care behind.
  • Our Mission - Represent, Advocate, Inform, Support, Excel.
  • Our Goal - To contribute to the development of an inclusive, responsive and fair foster and kinship care system.

Latest News

Team Leader - Position Available

In this 12 month contracted position (ending 30th June 2025) you will work as part of a professional team at Queensland Foster and Kinship care. We require you to have relevant knowledge of family based care, child protection, co-ordination and leadership...

2024 Carer Allowance

Please find below the new Carer Allowance Rates

Swimstart Program

New Swimstart Program A new SwimStart program for 0-4 year old children is now open for registration. SwimStart provides vouchers for up to $150 to support children, aged 0 to 4 years to access learn to swim lessons. The voucher can...