Halton Children's Aid Society

Foster Care

Some children may need foster care for just a few days or weeks. Other children may need to be in care for a few months or in some situations, several years. The average length of time a child stays in care is between six months to one year. Foster parents provide a safe and caring environment for each child. They work together with the CAS staff to develop a plan for each child in their care. The ideal plan is usually to re-unite the child or young person with his or her family. In situations where reunion in not possible, the plan may include long term foster care or adoption. While the legal responsibility for a child or young person remains with the CAS, foster parents play an essential role in the child or young person’s daily life. The caring, nurturing and stable environment that foster parents provide helps promote the healthy growth and development of children in need.

Foster Care Recruitment Resource workers locate appropriate placements for children coming into care. Staff in this department have specific expertise in finding placements for children in certain age groups and by type of placement. They also recruit and provide ongoing support and training to alternative care providers. For more information, please see the links to the right then visit www.homesforkids.com