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National Foster Family Week, October 17 to 23, 2010, celebrates moms and dads who open their hearts and homes to children in need. It is a time to applaud the outstanding dedication of the thousands of Alberta foster families who care for young people whose parents are unable to give them a safe place to live.

Foster parents make incredible contributions to our society by supporting our most vulnerable children and youth during difficult times in their lives. All young people need love, support, understanding and a nurturing home, and foster parents are committed to meeting these needs.

In every region of our province, there is a need for more families who can give a loving home to a child. More foster homes are needed to match children with families in their home communities, keep siblings together and help children maintain important cultural ties.

All parents know that raising a child can be challenging at times, but helping to shape a young person’s life is both rewarding and fulfilling. Seeing the achievements children make with the right support and care is the most special gift of all.

For more information on fostering, kinship care, adoption or mentoring, please visit www.achildshope.alberta.ca.