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Fostering in Ottawa


Every child has a right to grow up in a safe and happy environment, but too often we are reminded that things are not always that way.

On any given day, over 1,000 children are in the care of the Society. These are neglected and abandoned children who can no longer live at home due to a variety of reasons..

The CAS is responsible for caring for these children, but we cannot do it alone.

The Children's Aid Society has the responsibility to care for these children, but we cannot do it alone.

If you are considering becoming a foster parent, you probably have questions. This site should provide some answers, but we invite you to attend an information sessions to learn more about becoming a foster parent.

Every child has the right to grow up in a safe and happy environment. The Children's Aid Society works to make this ideal a reality. And you can help.

Is Fostering Right For Me?
Being a foster parent is a rewarding experience, but it is not without challenges. Many of the children who rely on foster care programs come from situations of abuse or neglect, resulting in emotional and behavioural problems. The Children's Aid Society offers foster parents training and support to help them provide care for the children in need.

Foster parents provide a vital service to our communities, creating a safe environment for children and youth to grow and learn. Those who care for foster children provide more than a home - they create hope in a child's life during a critical stage of development, helping them grow into healthy, well-adjusted individuals.

What is Foster Care?
Foster care involves providing a home - and a caring, supportive environment - for children or youth for a period of a few days, weeks, months, a year, or more. Foster care is needed in cases of neglect, abuse, family violence, parental difficulties, or other unacceptable living conditions.

After a child has been removed and placed in foster care, the Children's Aid Society works with the natural parent(s) to try to improve the home conditions, with the goal of returning the child to a safe and caring environment. The Foster Parent may be asked to work with the natural parent to varying degrees.

To speak with someone about caring for a foster child, please call the Children's Aid Society at 613 742-1620 or attend one our information sessions.

Children and youth come into foster care for a number of reasons.

They include:

  • Neglect
  • Abuse
  • Family violence
  • Parental difficulties

Children and youth in foster care:

  • Are newborn up to 16 years of age
  • Are sometimes brothers and sisters
  • Are culturally and spiritually diverse
  • Can have short and/or long term medical needs
  • Can have emotional, mental and/or physical challenges

These children need care warmth and acceptance. As well, they need consistency, structure and guidance.

Support for Foster Families