Family & Childrens’ Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) took to Facebook in recent weeks with an urgent call for foster caregivers in the area.
In the post, the organization stated they’re “calling upon our incredible community to help support our urgent need for foster homes.”
The announcement added that foster homes can’t accommodate increasing need and that foster caregivers will help solve that problem. According to the latest report from FCSGW, 163 youth were in care in this region over the last year and 82 required continued care and support.
Daria Allan-Ebron, executive director of FCSGW, believes keeping children connected with both siblings and their community is of the utmost importance.
Allan-Ebron maintains that when pairing children with foster caregivers, cultural connection is a big focus.
No previous experience is required, only willingness, the social media post stated, and Allan-Ebron added that one can become a foster caregiver even if they are single or working. She says these individuals support children not just physically but emotionally as well.
To learn more about the program, visit the FCSGW website.
