Considering Becoming a Family Based Care Provider?
Why Choose to Foster with Planet Foster Care Services?
Planet Foster Care Services understands the dedication required to care for children and youth. Foster Parents play a pivotal role in the functioning and growth of Planet Foster Care Services. Therefore, we prioritize ensuring that
all Family Based Care Providers feel valued, appreciated, and supported. We have implemented essential measures to minimize stress and prevent burnout, including self-care elements.
Family Based Care Providers receive:
★ Ongoing support from a Child and Youth Care Practitioner, available weekly and/or daily, to assist in caring for children/youth placed in their homes.
★ Annual vacations/respite hours.
★ A comprehensive per diem.
★ Strong support from the Planet Managerial team, who bring a wealth of knowledge from their experience as frontline workers in the Child Welfare System and as foster parents themselves.
Requirements:
★ Must be 21 years old or older.
★ Must provide a suitable home for children/youth (owned homes are not necessary).
★ Must have a designated primary caregiver, though foster parents are permitted to work. A detailed plan for supporting children/youth during working hours is required.
★ Must have medical clearance indicating good physical and mental health.
★ Must possess Standard First Aid and Non-violent Crisis Intervention (SFCS will assist in obtaining).
★ Attendance and participation in all training and development courses are expected.
★ Must be open to constructive feedback and committed to self-awareness and personal growth.
★ Must provide a smoke-free environment in areas accessible to children/youth.
★ Exceptional organizational skills are necessary to manage dates, documents, appointments, receipts, and deadlines.
★ Characteristics Required for Family Based Care Providers
★ Flexibility, creativity, and patience.
★ Strong child/youth management skills.
★ Some level of prior experience with children/youth.
★ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
★ Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
★ Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills.
★ Willingness to accept feedback and implement changes.
Benefits of Becoming a Family Based Care Provider
By becoming a foster parent, you provide children/youth with:
★ A loving, structured home for emotionally distressed children/youth.
★ Care and routine that foster feelings of safety and security.
★ A home free from violence, abuse, and chaos.
★ Opportunities to learn valuable independent skills for their future.
★ Space to develop, build, and strengthen skills.
★ A comfortable environment where they can be vulnerable.
★ An atmosphere that encourages fun, laughter, and childhood.
★ A place to call home.
For further information, please contact us.