Why the child is coming into foster care.
If the child will be visiting with their family, where and how often
The child’s health, i.e. allergies, immunizations and medications.
Significant religious, cultural or ethnic considerations.
Behavioural issues, unusual habits or school concerns.
How many foster children can I have in my home at one time?
The agency’s preference is to place one child in a foster home at a time. However, some of our experienced foster families may legally care for a maximum of four children at any given time provided they have adequate space in their home.
What do I do next if I want to become a foster parent with Peel Children’s Aid?
If you live within the Region of Peel, it begins with a phone call. You can speak to the Foster Family Recruiters by calling 905-363-6131, ext. 1819 during business hours. The Peel Children’s Aid Society subscribes to a call privacy system. If your phone has Call Block with no option to unblock, we may not be able to return your call.
Will my foster child’s family know where we live?
In most cases, the identity and location of the foster family will remain anonymous to the foster child’s family. Contact with their own family is important to children and young people in care. Communication between children and their families could occur by telephone, email, and visits at the Family Visiting Centre located at the Peel Children’s Aid’s office. As a foster parent you will need to support this interaction regardless of any personal feelings you may have about the child’s family.
What if I want to go on vacation?
A few options are available. Under the right circumstances and with proper authorization, you may be able to take your foster child with you. However, if it is not possible to take the foster child on vacation with you, or if you need some personal family time away from foster caring, relief arrangements can be made.
Can I take a foster child to my church?
Yes, if there are no concerns from the child’s family, it is a reasonable length of time and the child wants to go. If a child is of a different religion, you may be required to make arrangements for the child to practice their own faith.
