More Foster Families Needed: Provincial Government Launches New Recruitment Campaign

The article reports that the Nova Scotia Department of Opportunities and Social Development announced it is moving foster-care services in-house this fiscal year, including the abolition of the Federation of Foster Families Nova Scotia’s remaining core funding by the end of the year. The department says there will be no reduction in overall caregiver…

The Federation of Foster Families Nova Scotia says the provincial government plans to cut all funding to its organization next year, after already slashing 52 percent of its $1.1-million funding in the deficit budget. The department claims direct funding to foster parents has increased and will not be reduced, while some training programs will be…

The Federation of Foster Families Nova Scotia says the provincial government plans to cut all of its funding next year, after a 52% reduction in March and a June disclosure of plans to scrap remaining funding. Some training will be taken over by the government, but the federation’s chair warns the cuts could hinder recruitment and leave foster parents…

The Federation of Foster Families Nova Scotia says the provincial government plans to scrap all funding for the federation next year after previously cutting 52% of its funding in the deficit budget. The government says it has spent over $34 million redesigning the foster care system since 2022 and that direct funding to foster parents has increased,…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government expanded the definition of “Newfoundland and Labrador resident” for Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine to include families of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This change means applicants with these ties will now be considered for local MUN medical seats rather than limited…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government, in partnership with Foster Families N.L., announced a new campaign called Foster a Future following a budget day commitment to increase financial support for foster families and kinship care providers. The campaign aims to recruit more foster families by making foster information and the approval process more…

The article reports that the Newfoundland and Labrador government, as part of Budget 2026, will create 400 affordable child care spaces in western Newfoundland. NTV previews a new space in Corner Brook as part of this initiative.

Family & Children’s Services of St. Thomas and Elgin launched the “One Home Can Change Everything” campaign to recruit more foster and permanency families, aiming to place children within their local community. The agency is holding information sessions this summer (virtual July 7, July 21, August 4; in-person August 25) and is seeking diverse…