Foster Care

Have you ever thought about
becoming a foster parent?

If so, please call us today at 905-433-1551.

Bringing extraordinary people, and the kids who need them, together.

Homes for Kids is an innovative strategy is designed to attract more people to care for children in need of foster care, and to ensure a constant supply of safe, nurturing homes for children and youth. To learn more about Homes for Kids, please visit www.homesforkids.com.

Foster parents and their families work with our social workers as part of a foster care team to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in our care. They open their homes and share their families with children who are unable to live with their own families.

You and your family have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child. And you will be helping families in your community. While helping others, you will also be learning new skills. You also have the opportunity to meet people who share your interests.

Many children remain connected with the foster family long after they leave their home, creating an extended family for both the child and the foster family.

Learn more about the application process.

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If you have concerns with the service you have received from the Durham Children's Aid Society:

If you have concerns with our services, it is very important that you start by trying to resolve the issue with your assigned social worker and his/her supervisor. If you are not satisfied following discussion with your social worker and their supervisor, then you can file a formal complaint.

 Additional information is available from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. There are two brochures that may be helpful:

• Do you want a review of a decision you have received from an Ontario Children’s Aid Society or licensee?
• Do you have a complaint about services you have sought or received from an Ontario Children’s Aid Society?