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MNAASGED Becoming a Caregiver
Who are Foster Parents?
Foster parents come from all walks of life and a diversity of culture, religion and lifestyle. They may be:
- experienced parents whose family has grown
- young couples who become foster parents while raising their own children
- older couples
- single persons
- parents with training in child care or related professions
- people with no special background in child care
- All have a genuine interest in children and a sense of community responsibility.
- They enjoy the challenge presented by foster care.
How do I go about becoming a foster parent?
For information about foster care you should speak to someone in the foster care department at your local CAS. Foster care is operated by local CASs. Call your local Children’s Aid Society to find out about the process, evaluation and training required to become a foster parent.
There is always a need for more foster homes and there are many regional foster recruitment programs across the province. Call your local CAS for more information or find out more about the recruitment program in your area.
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