# Foster Types

We aim to start you with basic care of healthy and age-appropriate cats and kittens. As you advance your knowledge you might like to try taking care of cats or kittens in need of extra care.

In some cases we may have been informed they are healthy, but if you receive pound kittens, sometimes they are not as healthy as described. Your Foster Carer Coordinator will guide you.

The table below is a guide only, some kittens or cats need longer time in care and these assumptions are based on healthy and socialised cats and kittens.

<table><thead><tr><th width="150">Foster Type</th><th width="145">Approx. Age</th><th width="210">Foster Period</th><th>Care Needs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Neo Natal</td><td>1-4 weeks</td><td>At least 14 weeks (or neo natal specialist and will hand over to a regular foster carer when weaned)</td><td><p>Bottle Feeding</p><p>Assistance with toileting</p><p>Observation</p><p>Daily weighing</p><p>Cleaning</p><p>Grooming</p></td></tr><tr><td>Juvenile / weaned</td><td>5-10 weeks</td><td>Up to 4 weeks</td><td><p>Feeding</p><p>Observation</p><p>Weighing</p><p>Cleaning</p><p>Grooming</p><p>Socialisation</p></td></tr><tr><td>Mother Cat &#x26; Kittens</td><td>0-5 weeks</td><td>Kittens up to 9 weeks</td><td><p>Feeding</p><p>Observation</p><p>Weighing</p><p>Cleaning</p><p>Weaning</p></td></tr><tr><td>Behavioural</td><td>4-10 weeks</td><td>6 weeks</td><td><p>Feeding</p><p>Observation</p><p>Weighing</p><p>Cleaning</p><p>Socialisation</p><p>Grooming</p><p>Training</p></td></tr><tr><td>Veterinary Care</td><td>4 wks - 18 yrs</td><td>Determined on a case by case basis</td><td><p>Per Care Plan</p><p>Feeding</p><p>Observation</p><p>Weighing</p><p>Cleaning</p><p>Grooming</p><p>Wound care</p><p>Administer medication</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
