Batemans Bay has a 'critical' shortage of foster carers, and it's older kids who are most affected

Jorja McDonnell
Updated May 10 2022 - 4:31pm, first published May 9 2022 - 12:00pm
CARE FOR KIDS: Advocacy group My Forever Family NSW is searching the Batemans Bay area for foster carers, amid a 'critical' shortage gripping the state.
CARE FOR KIDS: Advocacy group My Forever Family NSW is searching the Batemans Bay area for foster carers, amid a 'critical' shortage gripping the state.

Nine in every thousand children in Batemans Bay are living in the state care system, yet there's not enough people to look after them.

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Jorja McDonnell

Jorja McDonnell

Journalist

Jorja reports for the South Coast Register, and occasionally the Milton-Ulladulla Times. Email: jorja.mcdonnell@austcommunitymedia.com.au Phone: 0438 842 394

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