Foster Care FAQs

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What is SSI Multicultural Foster Care
What are the main services that SSI provides under the Child and Family division?
What qualities make a good foster carer?
What is the main focus of SSI Foster Care?
What area does SSI Foster Care cover?
What is a foster carer?
Why is it important to help children maintain a connection to their culture?
Who is eligible to become a foster carer with SSI?
How do I apply to become a foster carer and what does it involve?

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