Foster Care Info Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster caregiver?

Join our virtual info session to learn more about the process! Whether you're just starting to consider fostering or have been thinking about it for a while, this session is perfect for you. We will discuss opportunities for short-term or relief foster care (i.e. weekends), full-time caregiving, as well as our foster-adoption model. We are happy to work with all schedules! Our need is urgent, whether you can provide care for newborns up to teenagers!

What to expect:

• Overview of the foster care system
• Requirements and elligibility
• Support and resources available
• Q&A with an experienced foster caregiver

Our Recruitment Worker will answer any questions you might have. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in a child's life!

If you cannot make our info sessions, not too worry! It is not a required step to begin the process. Contact Recruitment Worker Caitlin MacInnes anytime (caitlin.macinnes@caslondon.on.ca or 519-455-9000 x2777) with your questions or to schedule an in-home meeting!

The Zoom meeting link will be emailed out 7 days prior, and again the morning of the session to all registered attendees.

Currently, there are approoximately 204 children in foster care with the Children's Aid Society of London & Middlesex, and only 70 foster homes. We are seeking caregivers who can offer both short and long-term care of children, for all ages. It is important to highlight that as with agencies across Ontario, there is an over-representation of transgender & non-binary youth, Black, and Indigenous children in care who deserve caregivers who can reflect & honour their unique identities. We believe that all children belong in supportive family-based care within their communities in order to thrive.

ABOUT US

The Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex (CASLM) provides services to vulnerable children, youth and families in Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. Accountable to the community as a whole, our mission is to ensure that all children and youth thrive in a safe, stable and loving family. The identity of the children, youth and families we serve is kept in the strictest confidence. Our hope is that our assistance will contribute to increase the well-being of children and youth through an effective, dynamic and child-centred/youth-centred organization.