Therapeutic Foster Parents Calgary & Area
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Therapeutic Foster Parents
McMan Calgary & Area Calgary AB
At McMan Calgary & Area connection is at our core. Every year we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5000 children youth adults and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needsincluding mental health challenges addictions homelessness poverty and disabilities. We believe in everyones deep and infinite worth and no matter who you are we will walk alongside you.
Through our work we rebuild integrate and strengthen connectionsto self peers families communities support professionals and the landbecause people need people. Our sense of well-being identity and belonging comes from relationships and healing happens through these connections. Professional supports are there for a season or a reasonnot a lifetimebecause our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.
Make a meaningful difference in a young persons life.
McMan Calgary & Area is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to become Therapeutic Foster Parents (TFPs) for youth ages 1317 in our Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) program. This is a unique opportunity to provide a safe supportive home while working alongside a professional care team to help youth build resilience stability and life skills.
About the Role
As a Therapeutic Foster Parent you will welcome a youth into your home and provide day-to-day care guidance and support. You will play a key role in helping them navigate challenges develop strengths and experience a sense of belonging.
Therapeutic Foster Care is a family-based alternative to group care combining a nurturing home environment with therapeutic approaches tailored to each youths needs.
What Youll Do
- Provide a stable caring and structured home environment
- Support youth with emotional behavioral and developmental needs
- Implement individualized Therapeutic Care Plans and strategies
- Build positive trusting relationships through consistent supportive interactions
- Support cultural spiritual and personal identity development
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in regular meetings
- Maintain communication documentation and follow-through on plans
Support & Training
You will not be doing this alone. TFPs are supported by a dedicated team including a family specialist team lead youth worker and clinician.
We offer:
- Comprehensive pre-service training
- Ongoing specialized training opportunities
- 24/7 on-call support
- Regular in-home support and coaching
- Access to additional cultural and community resources
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience or willingness to learn about trauma-informed care
- Ability to have a flexible schedule to meet the daily changing needs of the youth in your home
- Ability to approach youth with empathy and understanding
- Strong communication organization and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow structured plans and professional guidance
- Openness to diverse cultures beliefs and practices
- Capacity to balance caregiving responsibilities with training commitments
- A stable home environment suitable for youth placement
Why Join McMan Calgary & Area
- Make a lasting impact in the life of a young person
- Be part of a supportive professional care team
- Receive ongoing training and development
- Play an active role in strengthening families and communities
Compensation:
- Per Diem: Tax-free stipend that pays for the needs of the foster child andreimburses you for your parenting:
- $110 per night
- Rateincludes:daily living costs clothing child allowancepersonal care items
- Required training compensation
The program also compensates individuals for specialized agency training and respite care. If you are interested in becoming a caregiver please send in an application here:
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