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Each foster family is assigned a resource worker. This is your social worker who assists you through placements and guides you along your career as a foster family.

Emergencies do not necessarily occur between nine and five. Therefore when emergencies happen outside these hours, you can contact our After Hours Service.

Foster families are invited to monthly "Cluster Group" meetings which provide a venue for networking and education. Here, you have the opportunity to meet other foster families, have guest speakers, receive updates on what's happening in foster care and receive support.

As a foster parent, you have the opportunity to become trained in several areas relating to the care of foster children. You will be invited to attend training sessions, workshops and conventions and will receive credit for your participation.

All foster parents receive a per diem rate for each child in their care. The remuneration is not meant to "pay" you, as fostering is NOT A JOB. It is a nominal amount to help pay for the additional expenses of a foster child. Funds are also available for other living expenses such as clothing, dental care, medical care, school supplies, etc.

People foster for a variety of reasons but first and foremost they do so because they care very deeply for children. Our foster parents really feel that they make a difference in the life of a child.


(519) 576-0540 and ask for a Foster Care Recruitment Worker
or email us at foster.adoption@facswaterloo.org