apply to be a foster carer

step one - make an application

Once you and your family have considered all the information available on this website and decided that you want to proceed, you should fill out the online application form.

Before you begin:

You will need to have some information ready before you begin to fill out the form. 

  • name and contact details for your doctor (who will be asked to provide confidential information on your health and wellbeing in relation to becoming a foster carer)
  • names and contact details for two referees who have known you and your family for at least two years. They can't be related to you and need to be willing to be your referee and be able to comment on various aspects of your life.
 

If you are unable to access the online form, click here for an application form you can print out.

Return to an application that you have already started.

privacy

All personal information collected will be treated within the terms of the New South Wales government’s privacy responsibilities and obligations.

The New South Wales Government’s privacy practices are regulated by the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Please refer to the privacy policy for full details.

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To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 (24 hours/7 days)