Experiences in foster care
Dave
Dave is a long term carer with his wife Nykki. He loves providing security for the kids in his care
Nykki
Nykki is a long term carer with her husband Dave. The kids in her care call Nykki “Mama Gigi”
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
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
Quick Links
Upcoming Events
Nov 27 - Foster care Q&A session
6pm Come for a light supper, meet some of our wonderful current carers and have your questions answered about all aspects of foster care More info & RSVP here
Shared Lives Training
Early 2020
Training for prospective carers, across two full days
Get In Touch
(02) 9569 6933
enquiry@stretchafamily.com.au
Visit Us
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!