Facebook Instagram Youtube
02 4285 4049
LOGIN
SIGN UP
LOGIN
SIGN UP

Resources

Carer Resource Sheets

At Fostering Growth, we know foster and kinship carers need practical tools they can actually use—without feeling buried in information. Our Carer Resource Sheets are designed to be just that: clear, concise, and easy to put into action. Each sheet focuses on one key topic, giving you helpful tips, real-world strategies, and gentle reminders that fit into your busy day. They’re there to support you, not overwhelm you—so you can spend less time searching for answers and more time building safe, positive connections with the young people in your care.

Teen Behaviour & Relationship Tools

Practical guides and worksheets to help you understand, respond to, and connect with teens—especially those navigating trauma. More resources can be found in the course Strong Foundations: Supporting Teens with Complex Needs.

Caring for Substance-Exposed Infants

Step-by-step guides, checklists, and monitoring tools to support babies affected by prenatal substance exposure. More resources can be found in the course Nurturing Hope: Supporting Substance-Exposed Newborns.

  • What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

  • Caring For a Baby on Medication for Withdrawal

  • Daily Monitoring Log: Substance-Exposed Infant

  • What to Watch For in NAS: A Quick Guide for Carers of Substance-Exposed Babies

  • Comforting Techniques for Substance-Exposed Infants

  • Safe Discharge Checklist for Carers

  • Developmental Red Flags – Birth to 2 Years

  • Care Planning For Carers: Supporting a Smooth Transition from Hospital to Home

Carer Wellbeing & Self-Care

Resources to help you look after yourself, set healthy boundaries, and recharge so you can keep showing up for the children in your care.

  • Carer Self-Care Toolkit

  • The Daily Carer Reflection Journal

  • The Carer Advocacy Cheat Sheet

  • The Crisis Response Checklist for Carers

  • Personal Safety Plan Template

Crisis & Safety Planning

Quick-access tools to help you plan ahead, stay calm, and keep everyone safe when challenges arise. More resources can be found in Fostering Growth’s online courses.

Thankyou

Website made with love by We Do Digital

Tammy McKee

Tammy is a strong advocate for social justice. She works tirelessly to bring about social change and quality care for children, young people and their families.

Along with 15 years experience working in the out-of-home care sector, Tammy has held positions in Families First, early intervention roles. Tammy is an experienced and motivated trainer and enjoys seeing carers reach their full potential.

Tammy has qualifications in psychology, sociology and marketing. She holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Alison Ewington

Alison Ewington is an educator and trainer, qualified in Early Childhood, Social Science and Social Welfare. Alison is a well-respected member of the community service sector and is a Welfare teacher at the Institute of TAFE NSW. Alison has been responsible for a number of professional training programs which included developing and delivering a ‘safe home’ workshop for Child Care staff in NSW on the impact of domestic and family violence on children. Alison was a facilitator of ‘keep them safe’ training to Mandatory reporters when introduced in NSW. As an Out of home care manager Alison has extensive experience working with children, young people and families who have experienced trauma. Alison is involved in all aspects of fostering growth and is an experienced trainer, assessor and reviewer. Alison has a particular interest in training & supporting carers to support the healing of children from abuse, neglect, grief, and loss.