Aid for caregivers is far from relative

The ministry's rationale for the huge disparity in monthly rates hinges in large part on the argument that foster parents, constantly under government scrutiny, must undergo assessment and training -- a 53-hour orientation forum -- to bring them up to snuff with the province's legislative...

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Published inProvince (Vancouver, B.C.)
Main Author Thompson, Joey
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Vancouver, B.C Postmedia Network Inc 31.12.2008
Subjects
Children & youth
Families & family life
Foster care
Parents & parenting
Tax benefits
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Summary:The ministry's rationale for the huge disparity in monthly rates hinges in large part on the argument that foster parents, constantly under government scrutiny, must undergo assessment and training -- a 53-hour orientation forum -- to bring them up to snuff with the province's legislative standards and to prepare them for the additional duties and responsibilities associated with working with the child's family, social worker and other professionals.