What kind of support do foster parents receive?
Foster parent applicants receive extensive orientation training (9 weeks) to gain some skills in foster parenting. Once they are an approved foster home, ongoing training and skill development is available. Foster parents receive financial compensation for a child’s living expenses as well as medical and dental coverage, clothing, school and recreation expenses. Foster parents have the support of FACS Niagara staff, monthly foster parent support groups and other foster parents. They are eligible for respite care if they need a break or will be out of town.
