No Child Should Have to Wait
AS OF THE 2016 CENSUS, THERE WERE 28,030 FOSTER CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE IN CANADA
STAND SUNDAY CANADA DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
2020 Stand Sunday Toolkit
(Combined Orphan Sunday-Stand Sunday Toolkit)
2020 Canadian Stand Sunday Posters
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Multiple Designs
Design 2
2020 Canada Stand Sunday Postcard
4 x 6 Postcard
Design 1
Design 2
2020 Pastor Invitation Postcard
4 x 6 Postcard
2020 Stand Sunday Facebook Banner and Profile Image
Contact Us if higher resolution or full bleed versions are required for professional printing.
OTHER SUPPORTING MATERIALS
(Suitable for Canada with little or no adaptation)
The Foster Care Prayer Guide
CAFO
Find Your Fit in Foster Care
CAFO
Growing a Foster Movement in Your Community
CAFO
Aging Out Initiative
CAFO - how the Church can help create healthy life transitions for those aging out of care
OTHER CANADIAN RESOURCES
Foster Parent Associations
Canadian Foster Family Association
The Canadian Foster Family Association is a national organization with a mandate to speak as a collective voice for foster families throughout the country. Its primary goal is to enhance the quality of care provided to children in Canada. (Regional contacts for provinces and territories are listed on their Organizations page)
BC Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents
Exists to meet the unique needs of caregivers of Aboriginal children, and the needs of communities for targeted development, recruitment, and training of Aboriginal foster families.
Support for Families
A Child's Song Adoption Support Services
Home for Every Child Adoption Society
Foster Hub (Vancouver)
A collaboration of local agencies, offering caregivers in the Vancouver region integrated services. Connecting caregivers to support groups, trainings and in home support as well as immediate crisis intervention.
Foster Hope (Vancouver Island)
A program of Foster Parent Support Services Society on Vancouver Island
Foster Parent Support Services Society (Vancouver Island)
A Grass Roots organization on committed to providing meaningful and accessible support, education and networking services to enhance the skills and abilities of foster parents on Vancouver Island to deliver the best care possible to the children in their homes.
Raising Wildflowers
Supporting Canada's adoptive and foster families and those who serve them through grants, scholarships, sponsorships, lending library, information, and more.
Empowered to Connect/TBRI
Trauma-informed training for parents and caregivers teaching how trauma affects brain development and behavior through TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention). Resources teach why traditional punitive behavior correction typically doesn’t work for these children and gives proven strategies for connecting, empowering and correcting with difficult children.
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First lesson preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_jyqq8E5u8
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Workbook preview https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/9317/files/TheConnection-sample.pdf?9580
- A list of TBRI practitioners is also available on the website to connect with for training support in your area https://myols.net/kpicd/user-directory/practitioner
ReFraming Foster Care by Jason Johnson
Written by foster parents, for foster parents. ReFraming Foster Care is a collection of reflections on the foster parenting journey designed to help you find hope and remind you that your work is worth it and you are not alone. (with group discussion guide)
Safe Families Canada
Safe Families is foster care deflection - churches in a community banding together to wrap around families in crisis and prevent family separation and unnecessary entry into the foster care system.
Resources for Youth
Youth in Care Canada
A voice for the opinions and concerns of youth in and from care.
Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks
A youth-driven, provincial, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people in and from government care in BC, between ages 14 and 24.
AFABC Aged Out BC
BRAVE Global for Girls
A campaign to reach out to the most vulnerable girls with a message of empowerment in every community across the Western world.
Voices - Manitoba's Youth in Care Network
Provides support, encouragement, and advocacy to young people in and from care in Manitoba.
Aunt Leah's Place - BC
Helps prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless and mothers in need from losing custody of their children. To support them on their journey to self-sufficiency, they provide supported housing, job training, and coaching on essential life skills.
Resources for Churches and Communities
Safe Families Canada
Safe Families is foster care deflection - churches in a community banding together to wrap around families in crisis and prevent family separation and unnecessary entry into the foster care system.
Connect Care Ottawa
Forever Families of Canada
CONNECTING churches with meaningful relationships within their social contexts;
EQUIPPING churches & broader community to care with excellence;
MOBILIZING church communities to take action.
Defend Dignity
Defend Dignity acts as a catalyst for individuals and churches to end sexual exploitation in Canada. Raising awareness on the realities of all forms of sexual exploitation through events and resources. Aiding individuals, non-profits and faith organizations to come alongside victims and at risk youth, through resources and training. Advocacy for law and policy reform.
BRAVE Global for Girls
A campaign to reach out to the most vulnerable girls with a message of empowerment in every community across the Western world.
Deborah's Gate
Deborah’s Gate is a national, specialized program of care serving international and domestic women age 18 and up who have been trafficked into situations of sexual and/or labour exploitation, and are in need of protective and restorative housing and healing. Rehabilitation programs including life and living skills development, outreach services, employment training, and mental health and addictions supports to serve the varying needs of survivors across Canada. Their website also provides links to relevant research and
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
(Encouraging families on the journey of foster care, mobilizing and equipping churches, resource development, coaching)
(Resources and connections for churches to engage in supporting foster care. Many adaptable to use in Canada)
(Foster Care category contains numerous relevant post regarding foster care church initiatives)
(Resources and encouragement for foster, adoptive and special needs families. Oasis online community provides real-time support from real people, in-depth resources, and replenishment on the journey)
(This list of podcasts includes some with a foster care focus and biblical foundation)
ETC Supporting Materials
Access a compilation of supporting materials for Canadian families which are directly related to Empowered to Connect and TBRI. Trainer lists, resource lists and other useful information along with answers to frequently asked questions from Canadian Empowered to Connect Attendees.
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Together for Adoption Canada Conference
April 2021 Empowered to Connect Conference
Belong Summit
Anticipated Fall 2021 Winnipeg, Manitoba
http://www.belong2018.com
A Child's Song Conference
2021 Date To Be Determined
CANADIAN EVENTS
Foster Parent Associations
Canadian Foster Family Association
The Canadian Foster Family Association is a national organization with a mandate to speak as a collective voice for foster families throughout the country. Its primary goal is to enhance the quality of care provided to children in Canada. (Regional contacts for provinces and territories are listed on their Organizations page)
BC Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents
Exists to meet the unique needs of caregivers of Aboriginal children, and the needs of communities for targeted development, recruitment, and training of Aboriginal foster families.
Support for Families
A Child's Song Adoption Support Services
Home for Every Child Adoption Society
Foster Hub (Vancouver)
A collaboration of local agencies, offering caregivers in the Vancouver region integrated services. Connecting caregivers to support groups, trainings and in home support as well as immediate crisis intervention.
Foster Hope (Vancouver Island)
A program of Foster Parent Support Services Society on Vancouver Island
Foster Parent Support Services Society (Vancouver Island)
A Grass Roots organization on committed to providing meaningful and accessible support, education and networking services to enhance the skills and abilities of foster parents on Vancouver Island to deliver the best care possible to the children in their homes.
Raising Wildflowers
Supporting Canada's adoptive and foster families and those who serve them through grants, scholarships, sponsorships, lending library, information, and more.
Empowered to Connect/TBRI
Trauma-informed training for parents and caregivers teaching how trauma affects brain development and behavior through TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention). Resources teach why traditional punitive behavior correction typically doesn’t work for these children and gives proven strategies for connecting, empowering and correcting with difficult children.
-
First lesson preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_jyqq8E5u8
-
Workbook preview https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/9317/files/TheConnection-sample.pdf?9580
- A list of TBRI practitioners is also available on the website to connect with for training support in your area https://myols.net/kpicd/user-directory/practitioner
ReFraming Foster Care by Jason Johnson
Written by foster parents, for foster parents. ReFraming Foster Care is a collection of reflections on the foster parenting journey designed to help you find hope and remind you that your work is worth it and you are not alone. (with group discussion guide)
Safe Families Canada
Safe Families is foster care deflection - churches in a community banding together to wrap around families in crisis and prevent family separation and unnecessary entry into the foster care system.
Resources for Youth
Youth in Care Canada
A voice for the opinions and concerns of youth in and from care.
Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks
A youth-driven, provincial, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people in and from government care in BC, between ages 14 and 24.
AFABC Aged Out BC
BRAVE Global for Girls
A campaign to reach out to the most vulnerable girls with a message of empowerment in every community across the Western world.
Voices - Manitoba's Youth in Care Network
Provides support, encouragement, and advocacy to young people in and from care in Manitoba.
Aunt Leah's Place - BC
Helps prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless and mothers in need from losing custody of their children. To support them on their journey to self-sufficiency, they provide supported housing, job training, and coaching on essential life skills.
Resources for Churches and Communities
Safe Families Canada
Safe Families is foster care deflection - churches in a community banding together to wrap around families in crisis and prevent family separation and unnecessary entry into the foster care system.
Connect Care Ottawa
Forever Families of Canada
CONNECTING churches with meaningful relationships within their social contexts;
EQUIPPING churches & broader community to care with excellence;
MOBILIZING church communities to take action.
Defend Dignity
Defend Dignity acts as a catalyst for individuals and churches to end sexual exploitation in Canada. Raising awareness on the realities of all forms of sexual exploitation through events and resources. Aiding individuals, non-profits and faith organizations to come alongside victims and at risk youth, through resources and training. Advocacy for law and policy reform.
BRAVE Global for Girls
A campaign to reach out to the most vulnerable girls with a message of empowerment in every community across the Western world.
Deborah's Gate
Deborah’s Gate is a national, specialized program of care serving international and domestic women age 18 and up who have been trafficked into situations of sexual and/or labour exploitation, and are in need of protective and restorative housing and healing. Rehabilitation programs including life and living skills development, outreach services, employment training, and mental health and addictions supports to serve the varying needs of survivors across Canada. Their website also provides links to relevant research and
Sources for Canadian Statistics
What Can I Do?
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1. Get the Facts
There is a lot of misinformation about why kids end up in foster care and who can make a difference. Bust the myths with the real facts.
2. Learn the Needs
Contact your local government child welfare office or foster parent network and ask about the local needs for families and kids in your area.
3. Find Your Place
Not everyone's called to be a foster parent, but we can each do something. Respite, mentoring, advocacy, Safe Families - connect with existing organizations and find your fit!