There are thousands of children and young people aged 0-17 in the New South Wales out-of-home care system needing a loving home. And while there are many caring individuals and families opening up their homes and lives to foster children, there remains an ongoing need for more carers.
We understand the decision to foster is a big one. You’ll first need to talk about it with the people close to you. The next step is to contact the Challenge Foster Care team to discuss your situation and your suitability as a foster carer. Once you become a carer you’ll be supported all the way by a dedicated caseworker and the Challenge team.
We urgently need dedicated people to provide care to children currently in motels and in need of a safe a nurturing home.
Jackson In Albury
Jackson is a kind, thoughtful and energetic 8 year old boy, who is currently living in supported care. We are looking for carers in the Albury region. Jackson will need your strength to support him in managing his emotions. Are you brave enough to take the next step to enquire about providing him with a stable home, giving him a sense of belonging? Jackson feels a sense of importance when he can help with jobs around the home. You will be key in developing Jackson’s social skills and be understanding to his individual needs and past experiences. You will be ready to encourage Jackson to continue with his schooling and support his interest in the outdoors, bike riding, fishing, cooking, arts and crafts and building. YOU ARE STRONG, YOU ARE BRAVE, YOU ARE READY! Take the next step, contact us now.
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Sarah in Dubbo
Sarah is an affectionate, kind, 12 year old girl, who is currently living in supported care. We are looking for carers in the Dubbo region.
Sarah will need your strength to support her in managing her emotions as she enters her teen years. You will need to be cool, calm and collected, understanding her needs and her past experiences.
Are you brave enough to take the next step to enquire about providing her with a stable home, giving her a sense of belonging? You will be key in developing Sarah's living skills like preparing and cooking meals.
You will be ready to encourage Sarah to continue with her schooling and support her interest of horse riding, music and movies.
YOU ARE STRONG, YOU ARE BRAVE, YOU ARE READY! Take the next step, you can change Sarah's life.
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Sarah will need your strength to support her in managing her emotions as she enters her teen years. You will need to be cool, calm and collected, understanding her needs and her past experiences.
Are you brave enough to take the next step to enquire about providing her with a stable home, giving her a sense of belonging? You will be key in developing Sarah's living skills like preparing and cooking meals.
You will be ready to encourage Sarah to continue with her schooling and support her interest of horse riding, music and movies.
YOU ARE STRONG, YOU ARE BRAVE, YOU ARE READY! Take the next step, you can change Sarah's life.
Robbie
Robbie is an outgoing 11 year old boy, who is currently living in supported care. We are looking for carers in Sydney, Central Coast or the Hunter region.
Robbie will need your strength to support him in managing his ADHD and anxiety.
Are you brave enough to take the next step to enquire about providing him with a stable home, giving him a sense of belonging. You will be key in developing Robbie’s social skills and supporting his sense of identity as a young adult.
You will be ready to encourage Robbie to continue with his schooling and support his interest of art, being outdoors and his love of animals?
YOU ARE STRONG, YOU ARE BRAVE, YOU ARE READY! Take the next step, contact us now.
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Robbie will need your strength to support him in managing his ADHD and anxiety.
Are you brave enough to take the next step to enquire about providing him with a stable home, giving him a sense of belonging. You will be key in developing Robbie’s social skills and supporting his sense of identity as a young adult.
You will be ready to encourage Robbie to continue with his schooling and support his interest of art, being outdoors and his love of animals?
YOU ARE STRONG, YOU ARE BRAVE, YOU ARE READY! Take the next step, contact us now.
Lilly in New England
Lilly is an 11 year old girl currently living in the Tamworth Area. Lilly is looking for a home within the New England region so she can maintain a connection to family. Lilly is a vibrant and energetic little girl who loves dance, eisteddfods and performing. Lilly is also enjoys spending time outdoors and riding horses.
We are looking for a very specific foster carer(s) who are able to provide Lilly with the love and attention she needs. Lilly will thrive with a female carer(s) in a household with no other children. The ideal carer(s) will have an understanding of trauma informed care, access to their own transport and have a flexible schedule. Same sex couples are encouraged to apply.
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We are looking for a very specific foster carer(s) who are able to provide Lilly with the love and attention she needs. Lilly will thrive with a female carer(s) in a household with no other children. The ideal carer(s) will have an understanding of trauma informed care, access to their own transport and have a flexible schedule. Same sex couples are encouraged to apply.
Ethan on the Central Coast
Ethan is a 10 year old boy, who is currently living with support staff in supported accommodation on the Central Coast. If you have room in your heart, and your home for Ethan, please contact us as soon as possible.
Ethan loves all things sport and just being generally active. He enjoys watching NRL and is a big Roosters fan. Not only does is love soccer, he is a talented player, and trains twice a week with his local team.
We are looking for carers who can provide a stable home and assistance with managing his ADHD. Ethan’s carers will need to understand trauma informed care or are willing to learn techniques to best support Ethan to manage his behavioural disorders.
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Ethan loves all things sport and just being generally active. He enjoys watching NRL and is a big Roosters fan. Not only does is love soccer, he is a talented player, and trains twice a week with his local team.
We are looking for carers who can provide a stable home and assistance with managing his ADHD. Ethan’s carers will need to understand trauma informed care or are willing to learn techniques to best support Ethan to manage his behavioural disorders.
Kaleb on the Central Coast
Kaleb is an engaging 12 year old boy, who is currently living with support staff in supported accommodation on the Central Coast.
Are you strong enough to support him to manage his ADHD and anxiety?
Are you brave enough to take the next step to enquire about providing him with a caring home which supports him with his sense of belonging and to become a part of a family unit?
Are you ready to help support Kaleb to continue with his schooling and support his interest of watching YouTube, movies and playing his Xbox?
YOU ARE READY! Take the next step, contact us now.
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Are you strong enough to support him to manage his ADHD and anxiety?
Are you brave enough to take the next step to enquire about providing him with a caring home which supports him with his sense of belonging and to become a part of a family unit?
Are you ready to help support Kaleb to continue with his schooling and support his interest of watching YouTube, movies and playing his Xbox?
YOU ARE READY! Take the next step, contact us now.
Challenge Foster Care is seeking someone who has an understanding of the importance of family and community connections and can provide a stable and supportive environment for these children.
Please contact us if you feel you can help to provide young people in Out Of Home Care with hope and a stable home please email our team on crteam@challengecommunity.org.au
Alternatively, you can fill out our online enquiry form below to find out more.
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