Fostering Aboriginal Children
When aboriginal children have to be away from their families, it is important for them to live with an aboriginal foster family - ideally, a family from the same nation as the child. Staying with an aboriginal family helps children stay in touch with their culture and feel more at home. We know from experience that children who grow up connected to their culture do better as adults.
Who can be an Aboriginal Foster Parent?
Any aboriginal person, 19 years or older, who wants to share their home and life with a child in need can apply to be an aboriginal foster parent. You don't have to be married, be a parent, or own a home. Your finanical situation need not be a barrier and you don't have to be a Status Indian.
Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents
The Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents (FAFP) is a non-profit organization run by and for aboriginal foster parents throughout British Columbia. They work in partnership with the BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations to support aboriginal parents. FAFP also supports non-aboriginal people caring for aboriginal children to provide care in ways that respect aboriginal culture and tradition.
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