Taking that first step towards anything new can be daunting, that's why we're holding adoption and foster care information sessions to give you more information about adoption or becoming a foster carer with Barnardos
Foster care information sessions - NSW
The Barnardos Find-a-Family Program's are holding free information sessions to help you understand more about fostering a child.
Come along to find out more - we would love to meet you!
Topics for discussion will include:
- What is foster care?
- Steps to becoming a foster carer
- Roles and responsibilities
- Support and training
- Hear from families who have fostered
March
Corrimal
Date: Tuesday 27th March
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Address TBC
RSVP to Anita
Phone: (02) 4297 0670
Email: astankovic@barnardos.org.au
April
Ashfield
Date: Wednesday 11th April
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Address: Level 4, 2-4 Holden Street, Ashfield
RSVP to Rose
Phone: (02) 8596 5000
Email: rpappalardo@barnardos.org.au
Penrith
Date: Thursday 19th April
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: 1/54 Henry Street, Penrith
RSVP to Maj
Phone: (02) 4761 3340
Email: msmith@barnardos.org.au
June
Campbelltown
Date: Wednesday 13th June
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Address TBC
RSVP to Maj
Phone: (02) 4761 3340
Email: msmith@barnardos.org.au
Gosford
Date: Thursday 14th June
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: 131-135 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250
RSVP to Sandra
Phone: (02) 4324 9411
Email: snash@barnardos.org.au
August
Ashfield
Date: Wednesday 15th August
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Address: Level 4, 2-4 Holden Street, Ashfield
RSVP to Rose
Phone: (02) 8596 5000
Email: rpappalardo@barnardos.org.au
Lower Blue Mountains
Date: Wednesday 15th August
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Address TBC
RSVP to Maj
Phone: (02) 4761 3340
Email: msmith@barnardos.org.au
Kiama
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Address TBC
RSVP to Anita
Phone: (02) 4297 0670
Email: astankovic@barnardos.org.au
October
Thirroul
Date: Wednesday 17th October
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Address TBC
RSVP to Anita
Phone: (02) 4297 0670
Email: astankovic@barnardos.org.au
Gosford
Date: Thursday 18th October
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: 131-135 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250
RSVP to Sandra
Phone: (02) 4324 9411
Email: snash@barnardos.org.au
Ashfield
Date: Tuesday 23rd October
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Address: Level 4, 2-4 Holden Street, Ashfield
RSVP to Rose
Phone: (02) 8596 5000
Email: rpappalardo@barnardos.org.au
Adoption information sessions - NSW
The Barnardos Find-a-Family Programs are holding a free information session to help you understand more about adopting a child/children who are unable to live with their birth family.
Topics for discussion will include:
- What is foster care & open adoption?
- Steps to becoming an adoptive parent
- Roles and responsibilities
- Support and training
- Hear from families who have adopted
February
Kotara
Date: Thursday 22nd February
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Suite 2, Level 2, OTP House, 10 Bradford Close, Kotara NSW 2289
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
April
Kotara
Date: Wednesday 11th April
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Suite 2, Level 2, OTP House, 10 Bradford Close, Kotara NSW 2289
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
Gosford
Date: Thursday 12th April
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: 131-135 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
June
Campbelltown
Date: Wednesday 13th June
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: TBC
RSVP to Maj
Phone: (02) 4761 3340
Email: msmith@barnardos.org.au
Shellharbour
Date: Thursday 14th June
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: 21A Addison Street, Shellharbour NSW 2760
RSVP to Anita
Phone: (02) 4297 0670
Email: astankovic@barnardos.org.au
Ashfield
Date: Tuesday 19th June
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Address: Level 4, 2-4 Holden Street, Ashfield
RSVP to Rose
Phone: (02) 8596 5000
Email: rpappalardo@barnardos.org.au
Kotara
Date: Thursday 28th June
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Suite 2, Level 2, OTP House, 10 Bradford Close, Kotara NSW 2289
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
August
Gosford
Date: Thursday 16th August
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: 131-135 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
Kotara
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Suite 2, Level 2, OTP House, 10 Bradford Close, Kotara NSW 2289
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
October
Penrith
Date: Thursday 18th October
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: 1/54 Henry St Penrith
RSVP to Maj
Phone: (02) 4761 3340
Email: msmith@barnardos.org.au
Kotara
Date: Thursday 29th November
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Suite 2, Level 2, OTP House, 10 Bradford Close, Kotara NSW 2289
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
November
Gosford
Date: Thursday 16th August
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: 131-135 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
December
Kotara
Date: Wednesday 4th December
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Address: Suite 2, Level 2, OTP House, 10 Bradford Close, Kotara NSW 2289
RSVP to Karen
Phone: (02) 4908 3200
Email: ksullivan@barnardos.org.au
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
We also hold regular information nights in the ACT. For more information please visit ACT Together.
Foster carers make a difference
Foster carers can play a vital role in the lives of children who have been through hardship in their lives. They can provide a stable and safe home for a child that desperately needs one.
Barnardos Australia understands that the process of becoming a foster carer can be complicated and daunting. To help you make a decision about becoming a foster carer we hold regular foster carer information sessions around NSW and the ACT. These information sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about the different types of foster care, the skills and commitment that foster carers need, and the help and support that is provided by Barnardos.
To find a session near you please keep checking this page or call our foster carer enquiry line on 1800 663 441.
For more information please visit our Become a Carer pages.
