Provincial Government Strengthens Supports for Foster Families and Kinship Carers

The Alberta government announced a $3.1 million provincial boost for foster, kinship, and permanency caregivers. It will triple caregiver referral incentives to $1,500 and expand eligibility for the Refer-A-Foster program.

The province announced a major recruitment push to encourage more individuals and families to consider fostering children. NTV reports on the government’s efforts and strategy to recruit foster families.