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Kainaiwa Children's Service Corporation

Blood Tribe Child Protection Services
Foster Caregiver

How do I become
a foster caregiver?

Foster care is a temporary, full-time living arrangement for children and youth who cannot safely remain with their families.

The goal is always to reunite the child with their birth family. When that’s not possible, longer-term plans may include private guardianship or adoption with a relative or community member. TheFoster Care and Kinship Care Programs are grounded in the belief that the family unit and parent model is the most beneficial and desirable setting for raising a child. A foster or kinship care family provides a substitute home for a child whose family is unable or unwilling to take full responsibility for their care.

You may be eligible if you:

  • Live in Alberta
  • Are at least 18 years old
  • Are in a stable relationship for at least 12 months (if cohabiting)
  • Are physically and mentally able to care for a child
  • Have a separate living space from other caregivers
  • Are financially stable
  • Have not taken in a new child or are not currently expecting a child (through birth or adoption)

To become a foster caregiver, you will complete a thorough approval process, including:

  • A home study
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Intervention Check
  • Medical Report
  • Home Safety Check
  • Personal references

All foster homes must be licensed under Alberta’s Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and must complete required training before children can be placed in their care.

Foster caregivers are supported through a network of programs, people, and resources, including:

  • Financial compensation
  • Ongoing support from a caseworker and the child’s Child Intervention Practitioner
  • Respite care and child care supports
  • Training and skill-building opportunities
  • Peer support groups, conferences, and recognition events

For more information on how to become a foster caregiver, start by contacting Blood Tribe Child Protection Services. A worker will guide you through the application process.

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