MacKillop Family Services has issued an urgent call for foster carers in Blacktown and the surrounding areas to care for two under-two siblings, as it is vital that the baby and toddler sisters stay together and grow up together.
Grace* and Ava* require a stable, loving environment with compassionate and committed carers who can offer consistent care and nurture to enable these little children to thrive.
“We are doing everything possible to make sure these two adorable little girls get the chance to live their life together and develop a beautiful bond as sisters,” said Patricia Maher, NSW Carer Recruitment and Development Manager for MacKillop.
“They are delightful and very happy in their established routine, and we would love to see them grow up in a stable and loving home.”
Specialist training and 24/7 support are available for people willing to step into this vital role. Carers also receive a tax-free allowance to help meet the needs of the young person in their care.
“There’s a misconception that only certain people can be carers,” said Ms Maher. “But whether you’re single, partnered, from the LGBTIQA+ community, retired, or still working, if you have compassion, resilience and a willingness to learn, you can make a life-changing difference.”
MacKillop is calling on people across Blacktown and the surrounding areas to consider becoming a foster carer.
“It’s important to try to keep children connected to their local community and to maintain important relationships they have with their extended family. Keeping children connected is a priority, and to do this, agencies like MacKillop need people from the local area to provide safe, nurturing homes for children who are unable to live safely in their own homes,” added Ms Maher.
A special Foster Care Information Session will be held on Tuesday 10 March at 6.00pm in MacKillop’s Blacktown office at 1/38 Prince Street, Blacktown, close to the train station. Prospective carers can find out more about what’s involved in foster care, or visit www.mackillop.org.au/fostercare
*Names changed and stock image used to protect privacy
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For further information, contact: Suzanne Schokman, Media & Communications Advisor (NSW) M: 0488 777 497 E: suzanne.schokman@mackillop.org.au
About:
MacKillop Family Services is a national child and family welfare organisation with extensive experience delivering therapeutic and trauma-informed services. We operate residential care, foster care, family support, disability support, youth homelessness and education programs across NSW, VIC, WA, the ACT and the NT.
