Mr. Speaker, I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Picco on October 4th in respect to the impact of foster care rate reductions. As of October 8, 1996, one foster family in Yellowknife has decided to discontinue their services and Mr. Speaker, to my knowledge, there have been no other families in the Northwest Territories withdraw their services. Several foster parents have expressed their concern about the reduction to the rate structure for children with special needs. Some have indicated that they may not be prepared to carry on, but will continue to do so in the short term while departmental staff and the Yellowknife Foster Family Association work together to review this matter. Thank you.
Kelvin Ng on Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
In the Legislative Assembly on October 15th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Return To Question 401-13(3): Impact Of Foster Care Rate Reduction
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
October 14th, 1996
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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