Holiday Activities You Can Do With Your Family This Season (And Beyond)
The holidays can be overwhelming, and it’s tempting to get lost in your never-ending to-do lists instead of fully living in the moment and focusing on the joy the holiday season can bring. That’s why we’ve put together a list of simple ways you and your foster child can create loving memories together this holiday […]
Finding Support for Foster Children on the Autism Spectrum
At Foster Calgary, we understand each child coming into our care has their own unique story. Sometimes, those stories include being on the autism spectrum. Finding support for fostering a child on the autism spectrum is important for both the child and the family. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that can […]
How Foster Care Changed my Path in Life: Foster Parenting Tips for an Indigenous Foster Child
I am a former foster child here in Alberta. As an Indigenous man, I am proud of who I am and my culture. My desire in sharing my story is to provide encouragement for foster families and wisdom specifically for those who are fostering Indigenous children. I came into care at birth due to health […]
Tips for Keeping Spirits Bright this Holiday Season
Amid a global pandemic, we all know this holiday season will look different from in the past. We’ve put together a list of our favourite ways to keep spirits bright in your home when you and your foster child and family may not be feeling your usual jolly selves. 1. Build relationships through co-parenting – As […]
Looking at the “Big Picture” (not just the Turkey) when Celebrating Thanksgiving with Foster Children
Food, family, and fun are three words that often come to mind during holidays. This holiday Thanksgiving will look different as we celebrate in a “new normal” and the COVID-19 pandemic. As we navigate what those changes will look like for our family, it is essential to remind ourselves of the potential impact those three […]
Birth sisters reflect on their life as siblings to foster children
Sisters Nora*, 18, and Sammie*, 16, speak candidly with Foster Calgary about their experiences as biological children in a foster family. FC: Your family has been fostering for seven years now. Tell us about your experiences growing up as foster siblings: what were the challenges you faced and what has been an obstacle to overcome? […]
