The Children’s Aid Society (CAS)
of Brant & Native Services Branch– Homes For Kids

There are approximately 350 children in care in Brantford and Brant County. We currently have approximately 200 foster homes in our area. There is always a need for homes for teens and we currently require homes for children 8 years and older

The first step in becoming a foster parent with the Chidlren's Aid Society of Brant is to call me, Carrie. Following the phone call, I may schedule a Meet and Greet where I will attend your home along with an experienced foster parent. The Meet and Greet gives you the opportunity to learn more about the agency, the process to become a foster parent, and to ask any questions you may have. The process to become a foster parent is mutual between you and the agency. You or I may decide at any point that you and/or your family are not ready to continue through the process.

Following the Meet and Greet you will be invited to attend PRIDE pre service training, which is 10 3-hour sessions of training to learn more about the agency, the families that we work with, and to learn about the children that come into care and the issues they are sometimes faced with. Once you have completed PRIDE you will then begin your SAFE Home Study where you will meet with Beth Foster many times to talk about yourself, your childhood, any experiences you have had, and to complete a Home Safety Checklist. Once the Home Study is completed and you are approved you will then be asked to join our fostering community. The entire process can take 6-12 months.

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you soon.