Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. Following up on this government's many statements declaring that our youth and our children are our most valuable resource, and the recognized importance of early intervention where children may be at risk, children requiring foster care are amongst the most vulnerable and defenceless in our society. The ability of foster parents to meet the needs of these children is dependent, in part, on the level of preparedness and knowledge of foster parents. What training opportunities are made available to existing and potential foster parents by this government? Mr. Speaker, it is a well known fact that many good homes are lost as foster parenting homes, out of frustration. I notice that recently the Yellowknife newspaper is advertising for more foster homes. I would like to know what the government's position is on training and preparing these homes. Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 343-13(4): Foster Parent Training
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 343-13(4): Foster Parent Training
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 18th, 1997
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