Stay up to date with the latest news, upcoming events, and regional policies. If you know about any upcoming events of interest to foster parents email your suggestions to the Foster Parent Training Coordinator at foster.calgary@gov.ab.ca.

• August 2005 Bulletin: Fall Training Schedule Begins September 6, 2005

• Ministry announces rate increases for foster parents

• Foster Care Revitalization Initiative - Final Report

• Fostering a Child's Camp: The James River Children's Retreat Project

For the past few years the Alberta Foster Parents Association has been working vigorously to purchase a camp for foster children. This year that camp is within reach, but they need your help to make this dream come true. Click here to read more.

• UPDATE: Foster Parent Support Project in Wheatland County

• Calgary and District honour social worker of the year

• New Policies and Directives

• Upcoming Events

Profiles of foster parents in Calgary and Area

Being a foster parent can be challenging but also very rewarding. Click on any of the links below to see profiles of foster families in Calgary and Area.

• Fostering is all in the family: Juanita Carberry's story

• Martha Semeniuk: An Aboriginal Foster Parent's story

• Lisa and Greg: A foster family's story

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