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A foster caregiver should never feel alone. We’ve compiled an extensive list of helpful documents and resources to educate and inform existing and potential new foster caregivers.

DOCUMENTS:

Child, Youth & Family Supports Home Visit Recovery Procedures

Foster Caregiver Welcome Package

BY LAWS of Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia

“Benefits at a Glance” – Insurance coverage for Foster Caregivers. Claim forms are available on the Sutton Special Risk website or by calling Sutton Special Risk’s toll-free number at 1- 800-461-3292. To initiate a claim, the completed claim form can be forwarded directly to Sutton’s claims department by emailing claims@suttonspecialrisk.com

Child Welfare Services Automatic Payment Schedule

Maintenance Expenditures for Children in Care – Policy 94 *This policy is currently under revision and some of the information contained in it may no longer be accurate. If you have any questions, please contact your Social Worker for clarity. When the revised policy 94 is approved by DCS, it will be posted on this website.

Foster Parent Rights, Responsibilities and Child Welfare Obligations

Fostering Cultural Development: Foster Parents’ Perspectives

Social networking and Facebook information for foster careers

BURSARIES
The Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia has created a number of bursary programs designed to support and encourage youth in furthering their futures.

THE JENNY CAJOLAIS MEMORIAL BURSARY

In acknowledging the importance of the role of birth and adopted children of foster caregivers in providing foster children with a healthy home environment, and in acknowledging that birth and adoptive children in foster homes must be very willing and able to adapt to an ever-changing home environment, the Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia has established a bursary program for these children of foster caregivers . This is designed to be an award of encouragement and should not be considered to be in lieu of financial support from any other agency or organization.

WHO MAY APPLY – A birth or adopted child of foster caregivers who has been fostering for a minimum of five years. The applicant must be enrolled in an educational program to further their skills.

APPLICATION PERIOD – Applications are received by the Federation office in Dartmouth throughout the year. The application deadline each year is May 31. Bursaries will be awarded in the fall.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE – An application form may be obtained from your local child welfare agency or from the Federation Office in Dartmouth. Application forms must be accompanied by:

A letter of confirmation showing that the applicant is enrolled in an educational program.
A letter of recommendation from the Foster Care Coordinator for your parent(s)
A short written or typed essay describing why you have chosen to enter this particular educational program (200 words maximum length)

SELECTION PROCEDURE – All completed applications will be brought before a three-member committee comprised of representatives from the Federation’s Board of Directors.

For further information contact:
Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia
350-99 Wyse Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3A 4S5
Phone: (902) 424-3071
Fax: (902) 424-5199

Click here to print the Jenny Cajolais Memorial Bursary Application. Please remember it is your responsibility to contact the Federation office to ensure your paperwork was received.

To find out how to donate to the Jenny Cajolis Memorial Bursary fund, please contact the Federation office at (902) 424-3071.

THE THELMA GOODALL MEMORIAL BURSARY

In acknowledging the importance of assisting youth in care to pursue activities, which would enhance their self-concept and future employment possibilities, the Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia has established a bursary program for such purposes. This is designed to be an award of encouragement and should not be considered to be in lieu of financial support from any other agency or organization.

WHO MAY APPLY – A youth-in-care or former youth-in-care who is enrolled in an educational program to further their skills.

APPLICATION PERIOD – Applications are received by the Federation office in Dartmouth throughout the year. The application deadline each year is May 31. Bursaries will be awarded in the fall.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE – An application form may be obtained from your local child welfare agency or from the Federation Office in Dartmouth. Application forms must be accompanied by:

A letter of confirmation showing that the applicant is enrolled in an educational program.
A letter of recommendation from your social worker
A short written or taped essay describing why you have chosen to enter this particular educational program (200 words maximum length)

SELECTION PROCEDURE – All completed applications will be brought before a three-member committee comprised of representatives from the Federation’s Board of Directors.

For further information contact:
Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia
350-99 Wyse Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3A 4S5
Phone: (902) 424-3071
Fax: (902) 424-5199

Click here to print the Thelma Goodall Bursary Application. Please remember it is your responsibility to contact the Federation office to ensure your paperwork was received.

To find out how to donate to the Thelma Goodall Bursary fund, please call (902) 424-3071.

Resources

THE JENNY CAJOLAIS MEMORIAL BURSARY

THE THELMA GOODALL MEMORIAL BURSARY

Canadian Foster Care Sites

International Foster Care Sites

Child Welfare Sites

Foster Youth Related Sites

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