Experiences in foster care
Lauren
Lauren is a short-term carer currently supporting an Indigenous child to be restored to her family
Dave
Dave is a long term carer with his wife Nykki. He loves providing security for the kids in his care
Felicity
Felicity & her husband have 3 biological children, and provide long term care for Benjy who has special needs.
Pauline
Pauline has been a carer with SAF for over 17 years! She provides long term care plus short term care for babies entering care
Sharon & Zoë
Sharon & Zoë are short-term, respite & emergency carers
Nykki
Nykki is a long term carer with her husband Dave. The kids in her care call Nykki “Mama Gigi”
Brett & Josh
Brett & Josh are adopting a child from foster care
April & Anthony
April and Anthony are applying for Guardianship of two sisters who have been in their care for four years
Paula
Paula has a biological daughter and they foster a toddler
Biological children
Emma
Read Emma’s story as the foster sibling of William
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Upcoming Events
Foster Care Q&A
Wed 17 June, 6pm
NOW ONLINE! Find out more about foster care, guardianship & open adoption from SAF staff & current carers. Find out more!
Shared Lives Training
June – TBC
Training for prospective carers, across two full days
Get In Touch
(02) 9569 6933
enquiry@stretchafamily.com.au
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7/198-204 Marrickville Rd,
Marrickville, NSW, 2204
M-F: 9am – 5pm
Become a foster carer
Find out what is involved in becoming a foster carer with SAF, and the steps in the application process
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a question about foster care or your eligiblity to apply? Most likely we have covered it here!