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Become a Foster Parent

Foster families are the backbone of the child protection system in Newfoundland and Labrador and they play a critical role in supporting the provincial government’s overall mandate to keep children safe. There is an ongoing need for more foster care families across the province.

Fostering means providing temporary care for children who cannot live with their own families. Foster parents are key members of a team dedicated to helping children through difficult situations by offering support, nurturing and a safe environment

Requirements to become a Foster Parent

  • all applicants must be a minimum of 25 years of age
  • all applicants must complete the PRIDE pre-service sessions and a home assessment as part of the approval process.

PRIDE

PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) is a standardized program for preparing and assessing the suitability of foster family applicants. The PRIDE educational and assessment process includes information sessions and a comprehensive home assessment.

The sessions assist prospective foster parents understand the expectations, roles and responsibilities of fostering and provide information about the needs of children and their biological families.

The home assessment process involves several meetings between a social worker and members of the prospective foster family. The social worker will ask for the following supporting documentation:

  • Child, Youth and Family Services Record check
  • Criminal record checks
  • Medicals
  • References
  • Financial assessment
  • Birth and marriage certificates

Additional Information

Any person interested in applying to be a foster parent should call their local Child, Youth and Family Services office or contact the provincial department at 709-729-7185.

Information and support about fostering is also available through the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association: (709) 754 0213 or 877-754-0218 (toll free), www.nlffa.com opens new window

 

 
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