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Virtual Roadshow   Dear caregivers, Over the past two weeks, many of you have come out across the province to our various road show sessions. We recognize that due to outstanding commitments, some

Foster Care Redesign Road Show Community Services would like to invite FFFNS caregivers to participate in our Foster Care Redesign roadshow. The Foster Care Redesign project represents a significant change for children, caregivers

Message from The Honourable Karla MacFarlane https://fosterfamilies.ns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/minister_macfarlane_-_ns_federation_of_foster_families_agm_msg_no_logo-720p.mp4

ABSW Survey – Recruitment and Retention of Black and African Nova Scotian Foster Caregivers   As foster caregivers are a critical part of Nova Scotia’s child welfare system, the Association of Black Social

The Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia is hiring! We have an exciting new opportunity for a Social Worker from the African Nova Scotian community. The Federation is looking to add another

Youth Transition from Child Welfare to Diverse Living Situations: A Mixed Methods Longitudinal Study of Risk and Protective Factors   The Department of Community Services is excited to share the attached pamphlet and

The BLAST Youth in Care Campus Experience 2022 – Registration is now open! This year’s BLAST on-campus 24-hour event will be held at the NSCC Truro Campus on June 7th and 8th! This

Mileage Rate Change – April 1, 2022   New Mileage Rate, April 1, 2022

Exciting news…Saint Mary’s University still has openings in their Post Care Tuition Program. This bursary covers up to 100% of tuition and mandatory course fees for those selected and is renewable for the

Redesign Youth Reference Group The Department of Community Services is looking to recruit 15 young people with current or past lived experience in foster care, to join the Foster Care Redesign Youth Reference

Expense Deadline: To ensure our 2021-22 financial reports are accurate, please ensure all expense forms/invoices dated up to March 31, 2022 are submitted no later than Friday, April 8th.

SeaStar Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Programs SeaStar Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) is hosting upcoming virtual Psychoeducational Workshops for Caregivers on Understanding & Healing Trauma. For more information please visit the following link: