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Source: The Point Author: Jacquelene The Department of Communities and Justice NSW data for 2020 shows that a staggering 13 children and…

Source: Coast Community News Amid a critical shortage of carers on the Central Coast, and with 15,895 children living in out-of-home…

Source: Blue Mountains Gazette Author: B C Lewis There is a critical shortage of carers in the Blue Mountains and…

The Mid North Coast of NSW is in desperate need of more carers for vulnerable children. https://vimeo.com/747638681

Around 46,000 children are in ‘out-of-home care’ in Australia. There is a shortage of foster parents in the country and…

My Forever Family NSW are excited to announce we’re celebrating the Carer Recognition Awards this June! My Forever Family NSW…

Today, My Forever Family NSW launched a campaign to help special needs children from across the state find permanent homes…

Jessie is a young teen who needs YOU! We’re supporting Key Assets in looking for a carer in the Wollongong…

As parents and caregivers, many of us will ask “when is the best time to discuss sex?” with the children…

The law restricts some practices used to manage the behaviours of children and young people in care. Carers are unable…

FAQs from our Carer Support Team – Leaving care We’re regularly asked about preparing for leaving care and how carers…

Supporting a child when someone close to them has died can be a challenging and raises many questions about how…

Why Kids Steal and How To Help When a child steals it can be concerning or even embarrassing, but if…

Information regarding permissions is available at FACS’ dedicated website for carers. Child minding and sleep overs Carers do not need to seek…

Checking process The process for the authorisation of carers requires the completion of a Community Services Check. Information Exchange within…

Anxiety in children needs calm understanding and reassurance Anxiety is just one way exposure to trauma can manifest itself in…

Adolescence can be a tough time for any kid.  Young people in care can have a tougher time than most….

Restoration – caring for kids who are returning home  Restoration is the term used for reuniting children or young people…

The Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment Act 2018 commenced on 4 February.  What does this mean for…

Cultural Support Plans – helping Aboriginal kids stay connected to culture   All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids should…

The impacts of childhood trauma and attachment difficulties are still not well understood in the wider community and this includes…

On Sunday 17th February the My Forever Family team headed out to the Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day event at…

What does the Carer Support Team do? The Carer Support Team exists to help carers provide children and young people…

As part of Sydney’s Fair Day 2019, My Forever Family NSW has launched an online social media and experiential campaign…

Are you stressed and run down?  Maybe you find you are spending a lot of your time cleaning up, transporting,…

Family Time Helping kids, tweens and teens in care spend positive time with their families is one of the most…

Therapy feature – healing trauma with horses!  Equine-assisted therapy is a new and exciting development that engages children with horses…

National child protection week It takes a village to raise a child, and a strong community to make sure all…

Here you will find out about becoming a carer, register for training, contact us for support, learn about upcoming events…

The My Forever Family NSW name reflects the aim of our program – to support all children to have a…