Could you offer a safe and loving home to a child or youth in need?

Foster Caregivers play a pivotal role in nurturing children and youth during an extremely difficult time in their lives. Caregivers look after the day-to-day needs of the child, take them to appointments, attend school events, and facilitate their continued connection to their family, culture and community (Peel CAS covers costs related to the child’s care but caregivers in a fostering 'role' are not paid a salary).

Peel Children's Aid welcomes enquiries by residents of Mississauga/Brampton/Caledon (Peel region) who are interested in pursuing this important volunteering opportunity: TEL. 905 363 6131, ext. 1819.

Foster Caregivers of all genders and cultural backgrounds are welcome. You do need strong parenting skills, a love of children and the time to devote to a child’s emotional and physical needs. To become a Foster Caregiver, you do not need to be married, have children, or own your own home. You need to be financially secure – Peel CAS covers costs related to the child’s care but caregivers are not paid a salary. You should reside in a non-smoking home with a suitable bedroom for the child and be able to drive the child to appointments as needed. Child and youth thrive best when there is a full-time caregiver in the home.

SCREENING of applicants will be virtual/remote, initially (Tel/Email/Online interviewing), with 'home visits' in the case of suitable candidates.