Foster Care

When children need to be removed from their family of origin for their safety and well-being, permanency planning must begin immediately. However, until a permanent home can be found, the child will remain in the foster care system. Some stay in foster care for weeks; some for years. The children are of all ages and varying needs.

Becoming a Resource Parent

Opening your home and heart to a child or youth in need of out-of-home care by becoming a Resource Parent can be a very rewarding experience! We understand it is critical that our Resource Parents are trained using interactive learning, experiential exercises and culturally competent information if they are to provide for the safety, permanence and well-being of children and youth in foster care. To accomplish this you and your partner will need to participate in PRIDE, which stands for Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education. This 27-hour training program will allow you, your family and the Department to mutually assess if fostering is the right decision for you and the Department.

Special Programs

Independent Living Support Program (ILSP)
ILSP supports children in the foster program over the age of 16 in developing the skills they will need for future success.