An individual, or couple, who wishes to make a difference in the life of a child or youth and their family, who can provide a child who has experienced loss and trauma with a home environment that is safe, nurturing and loving. Those who have the attributes of patience, flexibility, empathy and understanding, who can work as a member of a professional team and have a good sense of humour.

Individuals or couples who can assist a child or youth in preparing for reunification with their biological family or kin/kith family, assist a child or youth in transitioning to their adoptive home and/or assist a youth moving on to independent living.

Foster Parents come from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Foster parents are at a variety of life stages and ages.

If you are: a family with young or adult children, a family with no children, a single applicant, a couple, retired or stay at home parent, LGBT2S couple or both parents working outside the home and have a love for children and the ability to meet a child or youth’s developmental needs, you can apply to become a foster parent.

An educational background or experience in a child related field is an asset, but not a requirement for fostering.