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Having children

Information about having a baby, fostering or adopting a child and pregnancy and birth care.

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Having a baby

A guide for people in NSW who are having a baby. It can help you manage your finances, understand your responsibilities and find support services.

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Parenting young children

A guide for people in NSW parenting or caring for children not yet at primary school. It can help you track their health and development and find support services.

Adopting a child

A guide for people in NSW who are thinking about adopting a child. It can help you understand the adoption process and get help with costs.

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Fostering a child

A guide for people in NSW who are thinking about fostering a child. It can help you find out how to become a foster carer understand your responsibilities and get help with costs.

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Having children

Having a baby

Parenting young children

Adopting a child

Fostering a child

Health and safety

Parenting resources

Travelling with babies and young children

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