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 The Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society needs foster families from all walks of life to meet the diverse needs of children requiring the care of the CAS. We need foster families who will foster in a variety of situations. Examples are: emergency placements, relief or weekend placements, short term or long term and treatment home placements for children with special needs. We welcome couples, families and single people. It is suggested that only one parent work out of the house when small children are being fostered.  For foster homes with older foster children, both foster parents can maintain employment outside their home.

Experience is an asset, but not required

You can apply to foster even if you have no specific background in childcare.  Love of young people, optimism, patience and consistency are essential qualities of successful foster families. A willingness to learn and take training courses offered is essential.  If you are an experienced foster parent, or have specialized training and skills in child management, you may wish to inquire about fostering opportunities consistent with your experience and career goals.

Applying to become a foster family

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent please call the CAS for more information. There are a number of steps to becoming a foster family:
 

1.      A two hour initial meeting at your home will assist you in acquiring more details about fostering and will aide in determining whether fostering is a fit for your family

2.      Your family will then be asked to complete the application forms, which include: references, police checks and a letter from your doctor as well as other basic information.

3.      The adults in the home will be invited to begin a 9-week pre-service training that prepares your family to foster.

4.      While Pride pre-service training is occurring your family will also be involved in individual interviews with the purpose of completing a home study which will include homework assignments that are mandatory.

For Further information please call the Huron-Perth CAS
 

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