What is foster care?
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Foster Care is providing
full time or respite care of a child in your home for
a temporary period of time when a child cannot safely
live with his/her family.
Who are the children in foster care?
- They range in age from INFANT to TEENS
- They cross all ethnic and economic lines
- Many have been impacted by domestic violence,
alcohol, and drugs
We need homes for:
- Children between the ages of 0-16 years
- Children with special needs (developmental,
educational, and emotional)
- Children affected by alcohol and drugs
- Aboriginal children
- Sibling groups
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Can I choose the child placed in our home?
We believe parents know best their strengths and limitations
and know what type of child would best fit into their
family.
What about the costs of caring for a child?
Foster parents are paid a daily allowance to meet the
child's basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and
allowance. Medical, dental and education costs are covered
by the Southeast Alberta Child and Family Services Authority.
Additional funding may be available for mileage and recreation,
and other services as deemed necessary by the SEACFSA.
The rates are determined by the age of the child and
the level of training and experience the foster parents
acquire. (Please inquire for more information if interested
in becoming a foster family.)
- $20.18 - 32.09/ child/day - Basic rate - dependent
on the child's age
- $12.50/child/day - Level one
- $25.00/child/day - Level two *must have two years
fostering experience plus additional training to qualify.
Who are foster parents?
Foster parents are people like you; they come from all
walks of life. You can become a foster parent whether
you are married, single or living common-law and if:
- you are at least 18 years old
- you are emotionally and physically healthy
- all the members of your immediate family share your
commitment to fostering
- you care about children and will work with others
to meet their needs
- you complete the pre-service training
What resources are in place to help me?
Resources to assist you may include: On-going
Training, Foster Care Support Workers, Support Groups,
Associations (The Alberta Foster Parent Association),
Special Aides and Enhanced Supports.
Interested in Foster Care or Adoption?
If you have any questions about fostering or adopting a
child, please contact Shannon Nelson, Foster Family Development
Coordinator at (403) 527-1588 or at shannon.nelson@mcman.ca.
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