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Foster and kinship care

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

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Foster and kinship care

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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Become a kinship caregiver

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

Indigenous caregivers

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

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Support for foster and kinship caregivers

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

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Caregiver Portal

Caregivers can access the portal to submit invoices, view payment information and find helpful resources.

An online portal for caregivers

We are introducing an online portal for eligible caregivers. The portal provides a convenient way to submit invoices, view payment information and access helpful resources.

The caregiver portal is available to caregivers who have:

  • set up an Alberta.ca account for organizations
  • provided their business number to their caregiver practitioner
  • received confirmation their business number has been linked to the caregiver portal (confirmation will come from their caregiver practitioner).

Access the Caregiver Portal

This is happening in stages to make sure it works well for you and meets your needs. Here is what to expect:

  • Pilot launch: Spring 2026

    A small group of caregivers will help us test the portal and share feedback so we can make it better.

  • First release: Summer 2026

    Caregivers will get secure, personalized access to helpful resources and be able to submit reimbursement claims online.

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  • Expanded features: Early 2027

    We will add more tools, including the ability to request special approvals (like travel), all in one place.

  • Full rollout: Spring 2027

    The portal will be fully available, offering streamlined functionality and resources to help you manage caregiving with less stress.

Quarterly updates

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Contact

If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, contact us at 1-844-957-0552, or [email protected].

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