FOSTER FAMILY SUPPORTS

When children cannot remain safely at home, Foster Family Support Services ensures that they are cared for in stable, nurturing environments.

what we do

We support foster parents and kinship caregivers with client-led counselling, guidance, and resources. By strengthening caregivers and the networks around them, this program helps children experience safety, belonging, and continuity—and supports caregivers in providing the attuned care every child deserves.  

Our counsellors and resource workers offer: 

  • Parenting support 
  • Resources 
  • Guidance on things like applications, reimbursements, procedures, and other administrative work with MCFD 
  • A community kitchen for building community and life skills 
  • Psychoeducation about child development and day-to-day care needs for children 
  • Counselling 

our impact

We believe that in supporting foster parents and kinship caregivers we are helping to ensure that they are better equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to care for the children and youth entrusted to them.  

Having an advocate for me outside MCFD was very valuable. I encountered some difficult situations at first and my support worker was very helpful in walking me through it. I felt very reassured that he was there.

— Client, Foster Family Supports

I felt much calmer just having you there and knowing that you were in my corner.

— Client, Foster Family Supports

It was really important for us to have you here with us through this process.

— Client, Foster Family Supports

Thank you for always checking in with me. I can be shy about asking for help. Lots of great intellectual vibes and good direction for me to follow. Your support is very much appreciated.

— Client, Foster Family Supports

I cannot thank you enough for your support and the strategies you have given me- they have worked like magic.

— Client, Foster Family Supports

find help

If you’re looking for more information about how to join this program, please see our Find Help section for eligibility and contact information. 

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