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FACS Niagara to host foster parent information session

The Foster Parent Information Night will be held on March 28 at Johnny Rocco’s Italian Grill in St. Catharines
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES NIAGARA
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Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara will host a Foster Parent Information Night next week for community members interested in fostering children and youth. 

Foster families are an essential part of the work FACS Niagara does throughout the community. They provide a safe, supportive environment to children and youth in care on a temporary basis, helping them continue to grow and thrive. When families face significant challenges, foster parents provide children with a loving home for a period of time, while FACS works to support the family with the goal of reunification. 

“We have an ongoing need for new families in Niagara to open their homes to a child by taking that first step in their fostering journey,” says Anna Bozza, executive director of FACS Niagara. “Starting the process of becoming a foster parent can bring up many questions, so our team will ensure that potential foster parents feel confident and supported in their journey, every step of the way.” 

The Foster Parent Information Night will include a presentation from the FACS Niagara team, along with the opportunity for community members to meet with team members who support current foster parents. The presentation will provide information about the fostering application process, requirements for foster parents, and more. 

“With Niagara being such a diverse community, each of our foster parents is so unique,” says Michelle Bernard, director of Child Welfare. “Our foster parents are couples or single people of all ages and those of various cultures, orientations and identities. Children and youth needing a loving home on a temporary basis are just as unique, so we encourage anyone who is interested in fostering to join us for our information night to learn about this rewarding experience.” 

The Foster Parent Information Night will take place on March 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Johnny Rocco’s Italian Grill, located at 271 Merritt St. in St. Catharines. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. 

Community members interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register for the event by clicking here. Although registration is not required, those who do will be guaranteed a thank-you gift for attending.

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