• Foster Care & Group Care

Foster Care

Closer to Home has been supporting families in Calgary for 30 years.

Sometimes, families face an immense challenge or crisis that causes them to separate. In these scenarios, Foster Parents are critical.

Click below to hear first-hand experiences about being a Foster Parent.

Voices Behind Foster Care

Foster Parents provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to grow and develop during a difficult time in their lives. Foster Parents ensure every child feels loved and valued while learning important life skills such as communication, managing strong emotions and problem-solving. In many cases, the children’s parents are simultaneously working to resolve their challenges and hope to be reunited with their children.

 

When we think about ways to live a life that welcomes diversity, genuine love and compassion, and constant growth, Foster Care provides that opportunity. Though at times it may challenge us to think deeply and feel even deeper, being a part of the Foster Care world allows our impact to be truly profound.
Jasper, Foster Care Manager

Foster Parents are part of a team that helps families grow, learn and achieve their full potential. What is it like to be a Foster Parent with Closer to Home? Hear from current and past Foster Parents as they talk about their experiences.