Hunter communities are uniting to address the critical shortage of carers in the region, and call on those willing and able to contact a foster care agency - any foster care agency - to provide a home for a child in need.
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00:00Currently, there are children living in temporary accommodation, not with their families and
00:05with no caring adults to look after them.
00:08The youngest of these children are just four years old, and some of these children have
00:13been living in these situations for up to two years.
00:16Right now, across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the Hunter region, we have a serious shortage
00:22of foster carers for children in need.
00:26This is a community problem that needs a community solution.
00:29Through no fault of their own, there are many children that come into the statutory
00:32out-of-home care system that need a safe and loving home with a foster carer.
00:37They're in your children's classes, they're in your local sporting teams, they may even
00:43be living next door to you.
00:45Most people are a bit unsure about who can be a foster carer.
00:49The truth is, there is not just one type of foster carer.
00:52But you may be thinking, I can't foster children, what can I do to help?
00:57Please, take the time to share this campaign with your networks.
01:02Talk about this issue with family and friends.
01:05Every child deserves to be loved and supported and have a home where they can grow, thrive
01:12and feel safe.
01:14Join us in giving these children hope, love and a brighter future.
01:20If you'd like to take the next step and have a conversation, Google Foster Care Newcastle.