As the new year approaches, the NSW Government is asking the community to give a brighter future to a child in need by becoming a foster carer.
Currently, there are 480 children living in emergency placements because there aren't enough foster carers.
Emergency placements include hotels, motels and caravan parks where children are looked after by shift workers 24/7.
The government relies on foster carers to provide support to some of the 15,000 children in out-of-home care in NSW.
Without additional community support, more vulnerable children will end up in emergency living placements.
There are many types of fostering arrangements available, including short-term emergency and long-term care options.
Carers receive training, support and an allowance to help them throughout their care journey.
To learn more about becoming an authorised carer with a non-government organisation visit myforeverfamily.org
