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Foster and kinship care

How to become a foster or kinship caregiver and support for caregivers.

Introduction

We are looking for more foster caregivers – just like you – to provide a stable, loving home to children in government care. It does not matter if you live in a city, small town or rural community. Foster caregivers can be single or have a partner, be in the midst of raising their own families, have no children, or be retirees whose children have grown and left home.

Become a foster caregiver

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How you can make a difference

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Children can receive temporary placement with extended family such as a grandparent, or someone with whom they are significantly connected.

Provide a safe, nurturing, healthy and stable home for an Indigenous child in need of care.

Two young dads, one holding baby on lap

Compensation, supports, services, training and resources available to caregivers.

Young mother and father sitting on living room floor with young girl

Caregivers make a meaningful impact in the lives of so many by opening their hearts and homes to children and youth.