Foster Care Network
Many of us have asked ourselves if we should consider foster parenting. We may have unanswered questions about how foster parenting will fit into or change our lives. If you’re asking these questions now, please call us at 587-349-0186.
Our widely recognized Foster Care Network provides family-based care to children of all ages and we are proud of our unique reputation for consistent in-home support to foster parents. We work towards a successful transition back to the family home, long-term stability in a foster-care setting or independent living.
The type of guidance and care required of foster parents depends upon the age and needs of the child. The stay can be as short as a few days or as long as several years. We provide training, remuneration and ongoing services to assist all of our foster parents.
Wood’s Homes offers youth a stable home-like environment and the opportunity to transition from intensive residential treatment to more fully-realized community living with our Foster Home-Caregiver Network. We offer a number of foster home and group living arrangements, with the goal of ensuring that our young people are positively transitioning into adulthood, and learning all the skills necessary to live independently.
Therapeutic Foster Care
Therapeutic Foster Care is a treatment model that provides services for youth who may have been in live-in care or group homes. Training and extensive support is provided to tend to the emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive development of the child while maintaining cultural connection. We refer to our Therapeutic Foster Caregivers as ‘Home Fire Keepers’ in recognition of the specific needs of Indigenous youth who may be referred. Culture is embedded as a strength and building stone in recruiting Home Fire Keepers, and in developing caring environments. Wood’s Homes defines Home Fire to mean a vital or creative centre that keeps a feeling of connection and hope in daily life.
Tending the ‘Home Fires’ has been used in ceremonies from many nations. This concept reflects building community for those who have experienced disconnection from community and culture.
The model includes clinical consultation and Youth Specialists who work with the Home Fire Keeper in their home. Cultural supports include Elders, knowledge keepers, cultural allies, and community members.
Questions? Contact us at 587-349-0186 or [email protected]