There are approximately 580 foster families providing safe and nurturing homes to children and youth who are experiencing complex and challenging circumstances.
October is National Foster Families Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. This year's theme is “Foster Families: Nurturing Hearts and Strengthening Families." There are approximately 580 foster families providing safe and nurturing homes to children and youth who are experiencing complex and challenging circumstances. The month provides an opportunity to recognize foster families for their dedication to children. During this month, the association is holding training sessions and networking activities for foster families throughout the province.
For more information on taking the next step to becoming a foster parent, call the department toll-free at 1-855-683-8111 or visit www.fosterafuture.ca, or call the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association toll-free at 1-877-754-0218.
Woman pronounced dead the scene of a collision near Whitbourne yesterday
Biggest cruise ship of the season coming to Corner Brook today and spending the night
Choo-choo!! Drivers needed for Corner Brook's Mill Whistler street train
Kruger's "Project Tuckamore" includes a wind farm in back of Massey Drive and using saw mill biomass to make paper
Artists throughout NL asked to submit works to the Provincial Art Bank Program
