Transition of Family Based Care Investment

This transition to the new service types under the Family Based Care Services Investment Specification is a priority for the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety. When completed, it will ensure a better care system for children and young people and improve the way we provide support to foster and kinship carers.

These new service types will create greater flexibility in how services are delivered, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations and Indigenous Businesses, and help to improve carer recruitment rates and support options.

The transition to the new service types will be adaptable to local needs and conditions and will occur over three phases beginning in 2025, noting that market testing and early adopter services have already commenced in some locations.

It is anticipated that the transition to new service types will be take place over three years.

What is the next step in the Transition of Family Based Care?

Phase 1, the statewide Expression of Interest (EOI), has closed.  From 1 July 2025, Phase 2 activities will commence with new and existing service providers to realign service delivery with the new Family Based Care service types, and the Department will focus on increasing investment and coverage to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations and Indigenous Businesses.

More information

• Foster and kinship care
• Family Based Care Services Investment Specification (PDF, 1.5 MB) | (DOCX, 1.1 MB)
• VendorPanel (Once registered you'll receive notifications of future Public Tenders and be able to receive invitation to quote on work)

Contact

Email: familybasedcareandsupportmailbox@dcssds.qld.gov.au or  procurementsolutionsDFSDSCS@dcssds.qld.gov.au and a departmental representative will be in contact.