The mission of the Calgary Region Foster and Kinship Association (CRFKA) is to provide meaningful support, membership and community to Foster and Kinship families and to advocate for the betterment of children in care.
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An incredible value at just $25 annually. Membership gives you access to an amazing support network as well as opportunities to great activities, events, and much more.
Members have access to amazing venues and events such as tubing at Mt. Norquay, laser tag, Heritage Park passes and so much more. Many opportunities are free of charge or just $20 per family!
The CRFKA has many resources available to caregiving families. Information on advocacy for children, connections for teenagers, child protection, indigenous and Metis services and much more.
We know this journey can be exciting, rewarding, exhausting and trying. Mentoring provides readily available peer support, through confidential, trusting discussions and the sharing of ideas to ensure the best outcome for the children in your care.
The CRFKA is so grateful for our community partners and event sponsors. We thank you for your ongoing support.
Interested in partnering with us? Please contact us, we’d love to hear from you!
Jillian Utley comes to her families with a sincere, genuine approach that is immediately recognized and appreciated by them. A kinship practitioner for a year
Laura Morlang and her husband John began their foster care journey in British Columbia 7 years ago, adopting their son in B.C. and continuing as
We are thrilled to honor Tim and Christine Visser as the Outstanding Foster Family of the year. Christine and Tim began their foster care journey
We are pleased to recognize Brooke Hannah as the outstanding kinship care provider of 2024. Brooke began providing kinship care 9 years ago when her
Nikki Staszewski views foster parents as an integral part of the child’s team alongside the case team. She has been practicing social work for many
Kerri Friesen has had a long career with Children and Family Services and has made an impact on many children and families over the years.
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