Steps to becoming a foster parent:
- Attend an information session (Registration link)
https://zoom.us/meeting/88313608875?occurrence=1699376400000
- If interested in proceeding with an application form:
https://www.wecas.on.ca/foster-adoption-inquiry-form/
- Work with a recruiter to complete an initial home visit.
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- The recruiters will gather initial paperwork from you including a vulnerable sector police clearance, a medical report from your physicians, and consents to complete child welfare record checks
Complete mandatory training requirements.
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- Parent Resources for Information Development and Education training (PRIDE). This training consists of 9 three hour in class sessions. PRIDE training will cover essential topics that will help you in your role as a foster parent.
- First Aid & CPR
- Anti-Black Racism Training
- Indigenous Cultural Competency Training
- Trauma Training
- Complete a Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) home study
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- This mutual evaluation process includes multiple interviews in your home and identifies your readiness, willingness, and ability to foster a child.
- Once these steps are completed, and it is determined that you are prepared to foster, you will become an open Foster Home.
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- As an open home, you receive the support of an assigned agency resource worker and support through the agency 24 hours a day. You are also able to seek support through the Foster Parent Association.
- Financially, you will receive a daily board rate for each day the child or youth resides in their home. Many other expenses are also covered, such as clothing, medical and dental costs, school supplies, lessons, transit fares, etc.