{"id":31245,"date":"2026-01-19T07:35:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/?page_id=31245"},"modified":"2026-01-19T07:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:35:57","slug":"who-can-become-a-foster-family","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/becoming-a-foster-family-0-17-ans\/who-can-become-a-foster-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Who can become a foster family?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are single, a couple, or a family, employed or not, your application will be considered. A tax-free allowance will be provided to cover the costs associated with each child entrusted to your care.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you will have access to support from the caseworker who will be monitoring the child in your care. You will also benefit from the support of a caseworker from the resource program who will be assigned to you to assist you in your role as a foster family.<\/p>\n<p>Do you think you have the following skills?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to share one's life and daily routine with children experiencing strong and complex emotions, who do not always express them appropriately, as well as a strong desire to help.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop emotional bonds while being ready to detach in order to allow the child to return to their family, if possible.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to adapt to the child's needs during their transition to a new environment, this period of which can vary in duration.<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility, tolerance, and patience in adjustments, with respect as the underlying principle.<\/li>\n<li>Skills in listening, open-mindedness and non-judgment, considering different values, ethnicities, cultures and religions.<\/li>\n<li>Good communication and management skills, with integrity, candor, diplomacy and the ability to work in partnership.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to deal with the unexpected with great availability.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to balance work and family life.<\/li>\n<li>Strong commitment, initiative and a high sense of responsibility.<\/li>\n<li>Openness to training, interest and ease of learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Does this challenge interest you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To become a youth foster family: 819-762-5599, extension 49283 <br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:08.acceshebergementrtf@ssss.gouv.qc.ca\">08.acceshebergementrtf@ssss.gouv.qc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/famille-et-soutien-aux-personnes\/enfance\/famille-accueil\/devenir-une-famille-daccueil\">For more details.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are single, a couple, or a family, employed or not, your application will be considered. 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