Programs - Calgary Region Foster & Kinship Association

Our Programs

The Calgary Region Foster and Kinship Association (CRFKA) enjoys an interactive and mutually beneficial relationship with Calgary Region Children and Family Services. The CRFKA is run by a volunteer board of directors and, along with three employees, the CRFKA collaborates with the region to find, screen, and mentor potential and new families who are appropriate for the program via Foster Calgary . The CRFKA also offers a wide range of family activities to its members; with at least one fun event planned per month.

Mentorship

The CRFKA Mentor Program matches each new foster family and many kinship families with an experienced mentor to support and guide them through the first 12 months of their fostering journey. This is after-hours, peer-support of someone who has knowledge of the “system”, working with biological family, behavior management and all things related to having a foster/kinship child in your care. They are warm, welcoming, kind and empathetic – just the kind of selfless people you’d expect to be part of the fostering community.