Foster care provides alternative care for children who are unable to live with their birth parents or legal guardians. We embrace the learning and teachings of Indigenous Knowledge and Oral Traditions, and are committed to providing the best alternative care for Indigenous children.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply as children and youth have diverse interests that may also match your interests.

The geographical area of our current foster caregivers include Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, and Delta.

We need people who are able to care for children with a variety of needs. People who are motivated and willing to look at caregiving from a unique perspective will have the best understanding of sharing their lives with Indigenous children and their families.

You may still foster regardless if you rent or own your residence.

We require homes that will care for infants, sibling groups, and teenagers up to the age of 19 years of age.

The more extended relationships with Indigenous Peoples, the stronger a child’s Indigenous identity will be.

There are a number of variables that influence how children are placed with caregiver families. We need to know the skills, strengths and limits of each home. VACFSS assesses the child’s needs and determines a plan of care in collaboration with the child’s First Nation community.  All of the information we have about the child is shared openly with foster caregivers.

Training is a part of the fostering experience. Some training is mandatory to provide you with knowledge and keep you aware of how the system of foster care works.  Other training is provided throughout the year as we obtain opportunities to share the latest information about caregiving. We also value cultural learning experiences and share them whenever and however we can.

Yes, full vaccination for COVID-19 is required for VACFSS foster caregivers.