Caregiver Recruitment and Training

A forum for pushing improvements in caregiver support, training access, financial policies, and system transparency.

A space for prospective foster, kinship, or adoptive caregivers to ask questions, share concerns, and get guidance on starting the process.

Honest talk about stress, balance, and the practical supports that help caregivers stay in for the long haul.

Caregivers reflect on what they wish they’d known at the beginning—share your wisdom with those just starting out.

Connect new and experienced caregivers for advice, real-life stories, and support through tough moments.

Debunk common fears and misunderstandings—who can foster, what’s involved, and how the system really works.

Collaborate on how to reach new caregiver communities and promote positive, relatable public messaging.

Tips, challenges, and training resources for caregivers supporting children with higher needs or family groups.

Discuss recruitment and retention of LGBTQ+, Indigenous, newcomer, and rural caregivers—and how to make training inclusive.

Share feedback on what works (and what doesn’t) in caregiver training—trauma, cultural safety, working with birth families, and more.