Join us for an informal information session about all things FOSTER CARE!
Our next session is taking place March 18 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
We will do a short presentation and have time set aside for questions.
During the evening you will learn about how to become a foster parent, discuss myths and facts, and discover why Trellis Society is the right agency for you!
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Foster Success Stories
Open Your Home, Foster Their Future.
What if your home could change a child’s life? Learn about fostering today!
What is Foster Care?
Foster care is about stepping in when a child or youth needs a safe place to land.
When a child can’t be at home for a period of time, foster parents provide a temporary, supportive and loving home where they can feel safe, cared for and connected. Foster parents offer steadiness during moments of change while children stay connected to school, family and the routines that matter most.
Every foster care journey looks different. Some placements are short, others last longer. What makes the difference is having a caring adult willing to show up and provide stability when it’s needed.
At Trellis Society, foster parents are never alone. You are supported with training, guidance and a team available 24/7.
If you have space in your home and heart to support a child during a critical moment, this could be you.
“Trellis will sit down and look if each kid will work well with your family, you’re not just a bed to take care of a child. Trellis has lots of other programs to access too if you need.”
About Fostering with Trellis Society
Foster families provide healthy, trauma-informed home environments that support infants, children and youth to meet their developmental milestones and ultimately transition back to their family home, independence or other permanent home environments.
We know the children and youth in our care often have traumatic histories that impact each one differently. Our foster homes are trained in responsive parenting and individualized, strength-based supports to meet their unique needs.
Trellis Society serves the City of Calgary and the surrounding area. Foster parents must currently live in Calgary or area.
We’re here to support foster families along every step of their journey.
Trellis foster parents receive free, comprehensive training, 24/7 on-call support, and compensation to assist with the costs of caring for a child.
Tax free basic maintenance fees to cover the cost of food, shelter, clothing, spending allowance, and other incidentals
Two days of paid monthly respite and babysitting fees
Annual recreation and camp / vacation allowance for foster children
Expedited expenses reimbursement
Monthly capacity building opportunities
Special event invitations and milestone recognition
Expedited expenses reimbursement
Access to Indigenous Circle Keeper and Clinical supports (including for your own family)
Internal referrals and access to all Trellis services (including Family Resource Networks, Hubs and afterschool care, etc).
For more information please contact us at fostercare@growwithtrellis.ca, or use the contact form below and we’ll be in touch.