Open your heart to Foster Care

Family spirit is a NSW foster care and adoption agency that seeks safe and caring homes for vulnerable children and young people across Sydney and regional areas. We also support young people to move to independence following care.

Looking for Support

Our team of experts are looking to support you anytime you need it

Become a Foster Carer

Becoming a foster carer is a rewarding, enriching experience that makes a positive impact on a child’s life.

Work with Family Spirit

Join the Family Spirit team and help change the lives of children in need

Family Spirit means acceptance, belonging and care for everyone

Our wish is for all children and young people to experience the unconditional care and support that comes from a strong family unit.

Be part of the Family Spirit Community

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Foster Carer Stories

Our foster carers often share their experiences with us, highlighting the joys and fulfilling moments they’ve experienced while caring. Hear from our foster carers, case workers and children.

Family Spirit Services

Family Spirit offers a range of supportive services focused on the wellbeing and development of children and young people.

Foster Care
Services

Our services include support to help families stay together, foster care (including respite, emergency, kinship, short-term and long-term), guardianship and adoption.

Family
Support

We aim to preserve the family unit wherever possible. We provide services and resources to assist, including parenting skills development and education, family mediation, budgeting advice and other practical support skills.

Leaving Care & After Care for Young People

Leaving Care & After Care for Young People Youth Services and SupportWe support young people 15-25 years who are in out-of-home care and help young people who are leaving care to make a positive transition to living independently.

Family Spirit News

The latest news from Family Spirit Sydney.
Jan 29, 2025

Two Years of Leadership with Sheree

Celebrating Two Years of Leadership with Sheree! Today, we honour and celebrate Sheree's incredible two years of service as CEO of Family Spirit. Under Sheree's visionary leadership, Family Spirit...
Sep 17, 2023

Importance of a life story for children in foster care

An integral part of supporting children and young people in care is developing their individual life stories. This helps to shape their identity, build their sense of belonging, and guide their...
May 10, 2022

10 top tips for building stronger families

It doesn’t happen by mistake and it’s much more than the sum of its parts, building a strong family takes time and requires all members to work together. So how do you get all the members of your...