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Foster and kinship care

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

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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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Celebrating foster and kinship caregivers

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

Quarterly updates

An online portal for caregivers

We are introducing an online portal for caregivers. Once it is complete, caregivers will be able to log in, access resources and submit claims and approvals online.

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

  • Pilot launch (Early 2026)

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

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  • First release: Submit a Claim (Spring 2026)

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

  • Expanded features: Make a Request (Summer 2026)

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

  • Full rollout (Late 2026)

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

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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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