Can you become a foster carer (in Australia) if you suffer depression?

Published February 5, 2011

Question by Kira: Can you become a foster carer (in Australia) if you suffer depression?
I am studying and need to write a paper.

If depression is being treated effectively and has been this way for several years?

How about if the carer has a history of drug use or is on a long term drug treatment program that is going exceptionally well?

Thank you

Best answer:

Answer by Sheri
I don’t know about in Australia, but in the U.S. you can become a foster parent if you suffer from depression as long as it is being controlled with medication or therapy.

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