Foster Parent

VANTAGE COMMUNITY SERVICES FOSTER CARE PROGRAM

WHO:  

• You are – Caring people from a range of diverse backgrounds, who have support to offer children and youth who are in need of a safe, healthy home.

• People who are open to learning skills that includes goal planning with a  trauma-informed lens.

• We are – a team of professionals eager to guide you through the process and to support all of your foster care experiences.

WHAT: 

• Provide foster care that helps children and youth to find belonging in a happy and healthy home.

• A foster care experience working with our team to provide well-rounded, compassionate care.

• Meeting the daily needs of children and encouraging healthy relationships.

• Attending training to learn and stay current with best parenting practices.

• Experiencing the enrichment that comes from helping children in need.

• Receiving non-taxable remuneration

WHEN: 

• As soon as requirements are met. These requirements  include: an interview, assessment and documentation to ensure there is a good fit.

• Foster placements may be of a short or long-term duration depending on the situation.

WHERE: 

• Central Alberta

WHY:

• Because life has challenges, and children and youth need help to get through difficult times in their lives. 

• Because you have the desire to help vulnerable children and youth in your warm, loving home environment.                                                                                                                              

To get more information about becoming a foster parent, please contact Sandy Proseilo at Vantage Community Services: 403.340.8995 OR sproseilo@vantagecommunityservices.ca