Family Spirit NSW is a specialised foster care, guardianship, and adoption agency operating across the greater Sydney metropolitan region. Formed as a partnership between CatholicCare Sydney and Marist180, it helps vulnerable children and young people find safe, stable, and nurturing homes.
We support children and young people to stay safely with their families where possible, provide nurturing foster care when needed, and help them transition to independent adulthood. We also support foster carers and deliver adoption services.
Our services include support to help families stay together, foster care (including respite, emergency, kinship, short-term and long-term), guardianship and adoption. We also support young people to transition from care to living independently.
Looking for helpful information about foster care, parenting, adoption, or supporting children and young people? Our resources provide practical guides, expert advice, and useful tools to support prospective carers, current carers, families, and the wider community.
Join our community and help make a difference. Whether you're interested in becoming a foster carer, providing emergency care, or joining our team, there are many ways to get involved.
Through no fault of their own, these children are urgently seeking a safe place to call home. Experience isn’t necessary, all these children need is a safe home and someone committed to providing the care and support every child deserves. A long-term solution would be ideal, but if you think you could help, even in the short term, please call our team today on 13 18 19 or contact us below.
Urgent Care for Ben and Jordan
We’re looking for a foster family who can help these brothers stay together and give them the opportunity to thrive.
To meet the current need for emergency and crisis care, Family Spirit will fast track the foster carer application and training process. As a Family Spirit carer, you’ll also receive ongoing training and support from our team.
Training
Initial and ongoing training to support your fostering journey.
Support
Free access to our Carer Assistance Program.
Connection
24-hour phone support and social events for carers and families.
Financial
Payments to support your household.
Education
Catholic School Scholarships across Sydney.
Information
Resources to support you in your role as a foster carer.
