About Foster and Kin Connect
Foster and kin connect is a newsletter for DCJ and agency foster, kinship and relative carers in NSW and for anyone considering becoming foster carers.
Published every two months, the newsletter features updates from the Minister for Families and Communities, carers and childcare experts sharing their knowledge and information on the latest carer resources and training.
Join the mailing list
Subscribe to receive Foster and Kin Connect in your inbox every two months.
Publishing schedule
Foster and Kin Connect is published every 2 months on the second Wednesday of the month.
Due to the holidays, the 5th edition will be published on 12 February.
2025 publishing schedule
| Edition | Publish date | Edition | Publish date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 18 February | 6 | 9 April |
| 7 | 11 June | 8 | 13 August |
| 9 | October 8 | 10 | December 10 |
Carer webinar
An online webinar follows each edition of Foster and Kin Connect. Carers can connect online and hear from child care experts.
Next webinar(s)
Topic: Keeping children and young people safe online
Date: Wednesday 19 February
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Topic: Growing up online: understanding online experiences by age and stage
Date: Tuesday 4 March
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Topic: Sexual extortion: what carers need to know
Date: Thursday 20 March
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Previous editions
Missed an edition or want to catch up? Previous editions of Foster and Kin Connect can be found below.
| Edition | Published | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | February, 2025 | eSafety and managing devices |
| Edition | Published | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April, 2024 | Welcome to Foster and Kin Connect |
| 2 | June, 2024 | Welcoming a child into your home |
| 3 | September, 2024 | The unique challenge of caring for infants |
| 4 | November, 2024 | Saying goodbye when a placement ends |
| Holiday special | December, 2024 | Wishing you a happy holiday season |
Get in touch
Have a great story to tell or want to share your experience as a carer? Is there more you'd like to hear about from DCJ or the Minister for Families and Communities?
You can email the Foster and Kin Connect team at fosterandkin@dcj.nsw.gov.au.