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What is foster care? (easy read)

What is foster care? (easy read)

Use this webpage if you live in NSW. This webpage explains foster care and kinship care.

It tells you what happens when your child lives in out-of-home care, and the difference between living with family or a foster family. The page explains who makes decisions about your child, what you can know, and how you can stay involved in your child’s life.

It also links to other easy read fact sheets, including Seeing your child and Who are NSW Community Services?

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
Parents or carers
Service area:
NSW
Published:
March 2020
Last reviewed:
March 2026