We are committed to ensuring that children grow up in their culture, with an understanding of their personal identities and with their primary language. As such, we are actively recruiting foster caregivers from all identities and have identified specific needs for caregivers who are Francophone, Métis, Black and/or from the LGBT2SQ+ communities.
There are some basic requirements to be approved as a caregiver. The items below will be reviewed during the home study process.
- Physical capacity: bedroom space, windows, furniture
- Financially secure: stable income and insurance coverage
- Access to transportation: drives to appointments and family visits
- Background check: Child Welfare and Police
- Know and support agency policies on Anti-Oppression, Smoking, Discipline, Equality, and Diversity
- Medicals
- References
For First Nation, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) individuals interested in caring for children and youth in our community, they are offered the option to either foster for us or for Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services (we will provide the contact information).
Their Alternative Care Program provides family-based care for First Nations, Inuit and Métis children/youth in need of support and out-of-home placement. The program is a continuum of services, including: customary care, kin service (out of care), kin in care, alternative care homes (community homes), and in-home support. Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services acknowledges that it is the FNIM family’s right and responsibility to plan for their children and youth. As such, it is critical for children/youth to maintain their relationships with their biological parents and families. Alternative Caregivers join a circle of care which includes all parties (biological parents and families, communities and caregivers) working together, collaboratively.
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