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Make a difference in a child's life
and they will make a difference in your life.
Many children are unable to live with their birth families and are in need of care and support from someone like you.
Foster carers come in all varieties - single, married, defacto or same sex couples - UnitingCare Burnside welcomes carers from any background or family situation.
Children may need care for days, months or years. Help out a child in crisis in the short-term or take a child into your family for the long-term - it's your choice.
Foster carers are matched with caseworkers who provide extensive and tailored 24/7 support. In return, ongoing training and a tax free allowance are provided.
UnitingCare Burnside has been providing high quality foster care services for vulnerable children in NSW for 100 years.
Register for more information about becoming a foster carer and how to have a positive impact on a child or young person's life.
Want to know more about
foster care?
Contact the closest region to you, or click and enter your number, and we'll connect you to one of our caseworkers to discuss the types of fostering available in your region. (Operating hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm AEST).
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Long Term
Want to extend your family?
Many children and teenagers don't know what it's like to be part of a family. Give them the stability they need and you'll give them the greatest gift of all - a better life. Guiding them into adulthood will be one of the most rewarding roles you'll experience.
Short Term
Have time to spare?
Finding the right home for a foster child or teenager is vital. The perfect living arrangement doesn't happen over night and that's why we need short-term carers. From three months to three years, you can offer a sanctuary while the Court makes a decision on the child's future.
Respite
Can you spare a weekend?
Give families a break and provide regular weekend care for a foster child. Making a difference in a child's life takes just one weekend a month. It's that simple and can be just for 12 months.
Mentoring
Want to give guidance?
Positive experiences have a huge impact throughout childhood. Surrounding children and teens with a strong support network gives them the best chance at turning their life around. Once a fortnight you'll have the privilege of being a foster child's role model.
Questions
Considering becoming a foster carer but want to know more?
Contact us to speak with a caseworker who can answer your questions, send you more information and help guide you through the process.