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The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed October as Foster Families Month to celebrate the many contributions of foster families across the province.

听鈥淐hildren and youth in care need a place to call home 鈥� no matter how short or long their stay,鈥� Social Services Minister Paul Merriman said.听 鈥淔oster families provide love, compassion and stability to children and youth in need. While we can鈥檛 physically celebrate together this year due to the pandemic, we recognize and thank all foster families for the days, months and years they鈥檝e spent supporting children and helping other families.鈥�

听The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association (SFFA) manages recruitment, training and support for foster families, in partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan.听 They are currently running a number of recruitment drives across the province to encourage people to learn more about becoming a foster parent.

听鈥淭he foster parent program is about families helping families,鈥� SFFA Executive Director Deb Davies said.听 鈥淚鈥檝e been involved in fostering for over 39 years, first as a foster parent and then through my role with the association.听 My experiences have provided me with many opportunities to give back.听 But, what I鈥檝e received from the families I鈥檝e helped to support 鈥� what I鈥檝e learned from them, and the impact they have had on me as a person 鈥� is immeasurable.鈥�

听Retention and recruitment of foster families remains a priority for the Ministry of Social Services and the SFFA.听 Of the 495 current foster families in Saskatchewan being celebrated this month, 48 families have been fostering for 20 years or more, demonstrating that being a foster parent can be a rewarding lifetime career.听 These families have spent decades providing children and youth a safe, loving and stable home in times when their families are in crisis.

听Anyone interested in learning more about how they can help vulnerable children, youth and their families, or what is required to become a foster parent, is encouraged to call the Saskatchewan Foster Families Association at 1-800-667-7002 or visit .

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