The Indian Act Native children to be placed with Natives to keep language and culture alive. White foster home. .no culture no language....

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FOSTER PARENTING - NATIVE CHILDREN "Our children have been born with all of the Gifts of the Ancestors to heal, to speak, to be leaders, to walk in the world to bring the change that everyone wants to see for peace and a more loving world. They are our new dreamers and visionaries, our prophets and leaders.” Diane Longboat, Elder In order for our children to become our new prophets and leaders, they must grow up in loving homes that value and encourage our traditional teachings. When children of Aboriginal heritage are not able to live with their parents, we strive to find nurturing, safe and stable homes for them through our Foster Care program. While we believe it is best for children to live with their families, this is not always possible. When a family solution is not available, children come into foster care through Native Child and Family Services. Foster parents can provide substitute parenting when children cannot safely stay with their own families or when families need help during a crisis. To learn more about Foster Parenting and how you can become a foster parent, follow the menu at left, or contact us at 416.969.8510, extension 7788.

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What is a foster parent?.........Native Child

A foster parent is someone who provides temporary care to a child who is unable to live with his or her natural family and is in the care of a Children’s Aid Society such as Native Child and Family Services. Foster parents provide a stable and supportive home for a child for however long he or she needs to be in care. The child takes part in family life like any other member of the family and participates in family and community activities. Where possible, it is always the intention of NCSFT to return children to their natural family. Most children admitted into care will return home.

Do I have to identify as Aboriginal to be a foster parent with NCFST?

To meet the needs of Aboriginal children who require our care, it is important that we recruit foster families who can match those needs. This includes an understanding of the cultural and spiritual identity of the child. Although it is preferable to place children with Aboriginal foster parents, you do not need to be Native to be a foster parent for NCFST; what is most important is a sincere desire to make a difference in the life of a child and a willingness to work with us to make sure his or her cultural and spiritual needs are met