About children in statutory out-of-home care

Out-of-home care is provided to children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. The Office of the Children’s Guardian is the regulator of out-of-home care agencies.

Check the NSW Carers Register

Only designated agencies can access the register for information about carer applicants, and carer and household member histories.

Update the specialised substitute residential care register

How to update the specialised substitute residential care (SSRC) register with information about children and young people accessing overnight care services.

Access your out-of-home care records

How to request access to your personal childhood information held by the Department of Communities and Justice from your time in out-of-home care in NSW.

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Last updated: 20 August 2025