Children's Aid recognizes 70 kinship families caring for over 100 youth in Algoma region

NEWS RELEASE
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF ALGOMA
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During the week of Sept. 20, 2021, please join the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma as we recognize the life-changing contribution made by kinship providers when they provide a supportive and stable home for children and youth who come to live with them.

One of the greatest gifts a parent or a guardian can give a child is a stable and loving home environment.

We know that children do best when they grow up with people they know, trust and love. However, when a child or youth can no longer remain in the care of their parent, it is sometimes best that the child be placed with a relative or close family friend, which is referred to as kinship.

This allows the child to remain connected with their family, their extended family members, their heritage, culture and their traditions. It allows the child or youth to build a sense of belonging, of feeling safe and provides security for children and youth.

A Kinship provider can be a grandparent, aunt, uncle, other extended family member or a community member. These caregivers open their homes, their families and their lives to care for children and youth who need a safe and nurturing place to live while their parent addresses their challenges or difficulties that impact on their abilities to care for the children. In the District of Algoma, we have approximately 70 Kinship families that are caring for over a hundred children and youth.

The Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is extremely grateful to our Kinship Providers. We sincerely thank you for your commitment and your dedication. You are integral to the work we do to keep children and youth safe and well, and families and communities strong!

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