Job Description:
Are you looking for a deeply rewarding opportunity to provide a safe, stable, and loving environment for children and youth in need? Heritage Family Services is actively seeking compassionate individuals and families to become foster carers.
What is Fostering?
Fostering involves providing temporary or long term care for children who cannot live with their birth families. It is a vital role that offers stability, support, and an opportunity for children to thrive during challenging times.
While fostering is not traditional employment, foster carers receive a tax-free per diem ranging from $43–$56 per night, per child to help cover the child’s basic needs, along with comprehensive training and ongoing professional support.
Who We Are Looking For:
We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and families. You may be single, married, in a partnership, with or without children of your own, and you may own or rent your home.
What matters most is your ability to provide:
· A stable and nurturing home environment
· Patience, empathy, and resilience
· Commitment to a child’s well-being and development
· Willingness to work collaboratively with professionals to support a child’s care plan
Our Preparation & Support Program
· Successful applicants participate in a thorough preparation and approval process designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective foster carer.
This includes:
· Interactive Workshops (PRIDE Training) – Child development, trauma-informed care, managing behaviours, and working with birth families
· SAFE Home Study Assessment – A supportive assessment process
· Ongoing Training & Development – Continuous learning opportunities
· Dedicated Foster Care Worker assigned to your family
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Own or rent their own home
- Own a reliable, insured vehicle and provide a Driver’s Abstract
- Provide a clear Child Intervention Check
- Provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Meet Government of Alberta foster care requirements
Each application is carefully reviewed to ensure the best possible match for children and families. We are here to guide you through every step of the process.
What We Offer: We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey as a foster parent. Here’s what you can expect:
- Dedicated Foster Care worker assigned to your family
- Monthly and as-needed meetings for ongoing support
- Access to a 24-hour on-call system for assistance
- Advocacy and connection with other foster parents
- Comprehensive training to enhance your skills in trauma-informed care
Ready to Learn More?
We invite you to attend one of our upcoming Information Sessions where you can:
- Learn about the fostering process in detail
- Hear from experienced foster carers
- Ask questions
- Explore whether fostering is right for you
Even if you feel this may not be the right time for you, we encourage you to apply to receive more information and share this opportunity within your community. The need for foster parents is immediate, and increasing awareness makes a difference.
Apply today to receive your Information Package and register for an upcoming session.
Interested in learning more about becoming a Foster Parent? Join us for a Foster Care Information Session hosted by Heritage Family Services on June 8 & June 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM MST. Sessions will be held at the Heritage Family Services Main Office, 5439-47 Street, Red Deer. Discover how you can make a lasting difference in a child’s life.
Privacy Notice (Alberta PIPA – Access Outside Canada)
Heritage Family Services uses a Canadian-based service provider to support recruitment and onboarding activities. This provider may employ or contract individuals located outside Canada to assist with these services. As a result, personal information submitted during the recruitment process may be accessed from outside Canada and may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where it is accessed. By submitting your resume and application, you are authorizing Heritage Family Services and its service provider (including individuals located outside Canada) to review your resume for recruitment screening purposes. If you are selected to move forward based on resume review, a written consent form will be provided and must be signed before any pre-screening questions, interviews, or onboarding activities occur. Pre-screen questions will not be collected unless written consent is provided. If you have questions about this notice, please contact Heritage Family Services Human Resources at [email protected] prior to submitting your application.
Pay: $43.00-$56.00 per day
Work Location: In person
