Foster Homes needed in Durham
Foster Hope. Foster Love.
FOSTER CARE
Foster Parents needed: Join us to learn more
We need foster homes! Please join us at one of our upcoming information sessions in January and February. The first event is Thursday, January 12. The info sessions will inform people about the need for homes, the application process, and the supports available. It is also an opportunity to address myths about fostering.
Foster parents and their families work with our staff and other community services to provide a stable and supportive home environment for children who need a safe, temporary place to live.
The paramount goal of children’s aid societies is to work with families to keep children safe in their own home, however, when there are serious concerns about the care a child or youth is receiving at home, he or she may need to be placed in foster care. Foster families provide caring, stable homes at a time when parents are facing challenges and working to provide a safe home for their children. Foster families are also instrumental in the reunification of children and their families.
When placing a child in care, we consider the best interest of the child, and whenever possible finds the best cultural match. Therefore, families of all cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Ensuring consistency in children’s lives provides stability and supports a more positive transition during this disruptive time.
Homes are needed for children of all ages, especially infants and teens. Foster families are from all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds, and include all types of family composition (single or partnered, 2SLGBTQ+, with or without children, etc.). The information sessions will address questions regarding topics such as: parents who work at home or outside of the home, families with pets, and family composition. The sessions will answer questions regarding the training, financial compensation and ongoing supports provided to foster families.
Individuals attending will have the opportunity to meet our staff, learn about fostering for Durham CAS and how to get involved. For more information contact foster@durhamcas.ca
You can also help by sharing our promotional messages on social media. We have created Facebook events for each of the dates, and there is information on our Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.
Information session details:
Thursday, January 12, 7 to 9 p.m.
McLean Community Centre
95 Magill Dr., Ajax
Thursday, January 26, 7 to 9 p.m.
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville
Thursday, February 2, 7 to 9 p.m.
Durham CAS office
1320 Airport Blvd, Oshawa
Thursday, February 9, 7 to 9 p.m.
Scugog Community Recreation Centre
1655 Reach Street, Port Perry
Thursday, February 16, 7 to 9 pm.
Virtual
Contact foster@durhamcas.ca to register to receive a meeting link