Released on October 21, 2013
Saskatchewan is pleased to help celebrate the contribution of foster families across this province during Foster Families Week from October 20-26.
“Foster families in this province make a big difference in the lives of our children and youth,” Social Services Minister June Draude said. “I want to personally thank all of our dedicated and caring foster parents who provide our most vulnerable citizens with a place to call home.”
“People have commented to my wife and I many times that the kids we fostered were so lucky to have us,” Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Social Services Greg Lawrence said. “We tell everyone that we were the lucky ones to have these kids in our life and in fact still stay in touch with some of them. As Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Social Services I’m hearing similar statements from foster parents across the province which proves how this role can really touch you and your family.”
“Foster parents play a vital role in the lives of the young people they care for and support,” Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Executive Director Deb Davies said. “Through their hard work and compassion, foster parents are creating memories that will last a lifetime for children in need.”
For more information about foster families or becoming a foster parent, please visit the Social Services website at www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca or the Saskatchewan Foster Families Association website at www.sffa.sk.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Andrew Dinsmore
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8689
Email: andrew.dinsmore@gov.sk.ca
Deb Davies
Saskatchewan Foster Families Association
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-270-3172
Email: debd.sffa@sasktel.net