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Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program
Referral incentive for foster caregiver recruitment
Funding available
$ 1,500
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program in Alberta offers $1,500 incentives to current kinship and foster caregivers, Supports for Permanency recipients, past foster caregivers in good standing, and select non-profit organizations that help recruit new foster caregivers. Eligible referrals support prospective caregivers through pre-service training, licensing, and referral of individual, couple, or family homes that become fully licensed.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current kinship and foster caregivers.
- Supports for Permanency recipients.
- Past foster caregivers in good standing.
- Select non-profit organizations such as faith-based groups, cultural associations or other community groups.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations that currently receive funding through the Ministry of Children and Family Services to deliver foster care services or foster care recruitment activities.
How to apply
- Review the eligibility criteria.
- Fill out the application form to confirm eligibility for the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program.
- Select yes on the pre-approval question if you want to apply to be an approved referral partner without a referral ready.
- Submit an additional form for each caregiver referral, including the caregiver’s name.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications and supporting documents are reviewed to confirm eligibility.
- Organizations are contacted within 10 business days of submitting their application to clarify eligibility.
- Incentives are paid after the referred prospective caregiver becomes fully licensed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program Program
What is the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program?
Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program in Alberta offers $1,500 incentives to current kinship and foster caregivers, Supports for Permanency recipients, past foster caregivers in good standing, and select non-profit organizations that help recruit new foster caregivers. Eligible referrals support prospective caregivers through pre-service training, licensing, and referral of individual, couple, or family homes that become fully licensed.
How much funding can be received?
Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program program?
To be eligible for the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program program, you must:
Non-profit organizations must be formally incorporated and in good standing under provincial and/or federal legislation.
Non-profit organizations must be based in Alberta and focus on family, children and community well-being.
Non-profit organizations must demonstrate strong connections to communities underrepresented in the current foster caregiver pool.
Who can I contact for more information about the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program?
You can contact Alberta Municipal Affairs by email at refer-a-foster.incentive@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program available?
The Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program?
Refer-a-Foster Caregiver Program is funded by Alberta Municipal Affairs