The Carer Assistance Program (CAP)

Carers in the Victorian home-based care system report increased stress on their mental health and wellbeing. The CAP is the only counselling program in Victoria designed to deliver targeted support specifically for parents and carers (including adoption) and is informed by specialist knowledge and expertise of the sector.

The Carer Assistance Program (CAP), a partnership between Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) and PCA Families, offers free therapeutic support to Victorian Foster Carers, Permanent Carers, and Adoptive Families across a range of issues, such as:

• anxiety,
• depression
• grief and loss
• parental stress
• stress where placements are in jeopardy of breaking down
• relationship issues requiring joint/couple sessions.

• Access 1-3 personalised counselling sessions
• CAP is currently delivered by two experienced counsellors, Tonya and Jake
• Accessing our support is straightforward: submit an online referral form, available for self-referral, agency case workers, or FCAV/PCA Families advisors. Upon submission, you'll receive a confirmation email with your scheduled appointment, offering both phone and Zoom session options.

Appointments are available weekdays from 9am to 5pm based on the therapists' availability.