We're looking for caring, considerate people across Sydney to provide stable homes for children and young people
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What they have in common is their commitment to providing a loving, supportive and stable home for the children and young people in their care. The Benevolent Society provides ongoing support to all of our foster carers. Our foster carers are paid a regular allowance, and benefit from training and development opportunities. Different kinds of careChildren and young people come into care at all ages, from birth to 17. They can be in care for just a few nights, a few months or years. There are many types of foster care placements to support the different needs of each child and young person in care. When you apply to become a foster carer, you can indicate which kinds of care you are interested in providing. Emergency: Some children are in care for only a few nights or weeks in an emergency or while a long term placement is being sought. Short Term: A child or young person could be in care for six months to a year before returning home when issues have been resolved. Foster carers for children in short term care help maintain a child's relationship with their birth family. Long Term: If a child cannot return to live with their birth family they will be placed in long term or permanent care until they can live independently, usually once they have reached 18 years of age. Respite: Some children and teenagers are supported through respite care. This is usually one weekend per month or fortnight, as a way of giving families or full-time carers a regular break. Read our foster carer FAQ's or register your interest. If you have any questions or would like further information, we would love to hear from you. Contact us by emailing fostering@bensoc.org.au or phoning 02 9504 6694. |
"Being a foster carer is the best thing I’ve done in my life. It’s fun. It’s good for your soul. Everyone should do it."
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Foster carers come from all walks of life. They can be male or female; single, married or in a same-sex or de facto relationship; and renting or own their home. Some foster carers work full time, while others are studying or retired.