Foster Parent - Calgary, Canada - Trellis Society

Trellis Society
Trellis Society
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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Hi. We're Trellis.
Trellis Society is committed to active Reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation

Commission (TRC) 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous

Peoples (UNDRIP). Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis'

Reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from all team members both collectively and as individuals.


Trellis Society is focused on futures to provide a continuum of services to people from all backgrounds, including those with complex needs.

Trellis meets people where they are in their journeys, whether they're growing up strong, aspiring to achieve life goals or turning over a new leaf.

With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to reach their potential and move beyond systemic barriers and cultivate great outcomes.


Our programs focus on improving access to resources, developing family and community supports and building people's capacity to deal with life's challenges.

At Trellis we work with children, youth, adults, families and communities to unearth their potential and support their growth.


Our Values:


We define who we are through living our values to achieve our vision to support everyone reach their full potential.

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Courage: we willingly embrace growth, and don't see it as optional
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Empathy: we relentlessly care about the growth of others and won't let anyone go unsupported
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Learning: we choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
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Impact: we go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.


The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff who are committed to the work they do everyday.

We are looking for people who are eager to make an impact, while continuing to grow their expertise.


We're Trellis - always growing and we're looking for passionate people who want to grow with Trellis

The Team:
Foster Care


The Role:
Foster Parent - Contract Position


The Foster Care Team at Trellis is looking to partner with individuals and families like yours to provide temporary loving homes to children and youth in need.

Are you looking for a life-changing opportunity to engage with a child or young person, provide them with nurturing, a sense of safety, community, fun, and recreation? Are you open to being an advocate and witness to seeing a young life flourish with your support?

If you are ready to embrace a new opportunity that will change the life of a local child and of their family, then we want to hear from you


Tasks & Responsibilities:


  • As part of the child/youth caring team, you will be the primary caregiver in the daytoday care and wellbeing of the child/youth placed in your home.
  • Through your passion and desire to make a difference, you will engage with the child's support system (Trellis, Children's Services, and other professionals) as an advocate for the child/youth's needs.
  • As a primary caregiver, you will provide the child/ youth with daily support to develop and meet developmental milestones and develop life skills so that they can flourish
  • As a liaison and role model, you will support the child/youth in bridging relationships with their natural family; through these nurturing relationships, you will be a catalyst for generational change
  • You will provide knowledge and support by walking alongside a young person through their education journey. This can look like teaching a young child how to write their first letters or a teen with a school project.
  • Ensuring the physical and emotional health of the child/youth in your care through annual, routine and asneeded medical, dental, optical, and other appointments.
  • Through your desire for learning and exploring new cultures and ideas without judgement and bias, you will support the child/youth to connect to their culture and heritage.
  • Through allyship you will support a young person as they explore their identity and how they fit in the world.

What You'll Bring to The Role:

  • You are a resident of Calgary or Surrounding Area
  • 18 years or older
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Have physical space in your home for a child/youth
  • Experience with children is an asset (but not required)
  • Openness to learning and a desire to make a difference
  • Willingness to go through the screening/assessment process to be licensed (including a clear Police Check including Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Intervention Record Check and SAFE home assessment)

What Trellis Offers:


  • A taxfree per diem to support with the costs of caring for a child/youth
  • Paid respite support
  • Additional financial supports to cover the costs of caring for a child 036 months of age
  • Support to access childcare services when the caregiver(s) is employed outside of the home
  • 24 hours/7 days a w
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