Childcare and Family Support
Programs, services and practical resources to help support foster families and the children in their care.
In-Home Support
If you, as a foster parent encounter special circumstances, such as a large number of children placed in your home or children with high-level needs, the In Home Support program is here to help you.
If identified by the Ministry of Social Services that you need some extra help, the SFFA can provide an In-Home Support Worker to help you with the day-to-day supervision of children, preparing meals, house cleaning, or laundry.
The purpose of the In-Home Support Worker is never to replace the role of the foster family, but to help foster parents focus on their primary responsibility - the children in their home - when there are difficult situations.
About In-Home Support
Respite Care, Babysitting & Childcare
Information for foster families about respite care, babysitting, daycare and other childcare supports is available in the resource below.
In-Home Support Daycare Baby Sitting Respite
Everyday Care & Support
The following resources provide useful information for foster parents on common situations that may arise while caring for children and youth.
Child Safety and Strangers
Leaving Children Home Alone
Head Lice - Caring for Kids
Car Seat Information
A child's size, weight and height will determine the correct car seat to use. Review and follow these guidelines as provided by SGI, linked below.
