Caregiver Recruitment and Training

Topics

• Mentorship and Peer Support (2 discussions)
  Connect new and experienced caregivers for advice, real-life stories, and support through tough moments.
• Myths and Misconceptions About Fostering (2 discussions)
  Debunk common fears and misunderstandings—who can foster, what’s involved, and how the system really works.
• Recruitment Campaigns and Outreach Ideas (2 discussions)
  Collaborate on how to reach new caregiver communities and promote positive, relatable public messaging.
• Specialized Placements: Complex Needs, Teens, and Siblings (2 discussions)
  Tips, challenges, and training resources for caregivers supporting children with higher needs or family groups.
• Supporting Diverse Caregivers (2 discussions)
  Discuss recruitment and retention of LGBTQ+, Indigenous, newcomer, and rural caregivers—and how to make training inclusive.
• Training That Prepares, Not Overwhelms (2 discussions)
  Share feedback on what works (and what doesn’t) in caregiver training—trauma, cultural safety, working with birth families, and more.
• “If I Had Known…” (2 discussions)
  Caregivers reflect on what they wish they’d known at the beginning—share your wisdom with those just starting out.
• Becoming a Caregiver: First Steps and FAQs (2 discussions)
  A space for prospective foster, kinship, or adoptive caregivers to ask questions, share concerns, and get guidance on starting the process.
• Burnout, Respite, and Retention (2 discussions)
  Honest talk about stress, balance, and the practical supports that help caregivers stay in for the long haul.
• Advocating for Better Systems (2 discussions)
  A forum for pushing improvements in caregiver support, training access, financial policies, and system transparency.