A foster family must provide a foster child with his or her own bed and adequate space. A foster child may not sleep in a regular basement.Past experience caring for children or youth is a definite advantage.Working foster parents must arrange appropriate supervision for children and youth.You need not be married to apply.We welcome applications from members of the lesbian, gay and bisexual communities.A basic understanding of children's and/or youth's needs, as well as a willingness to learn, is required.Love of young people, optimism, patience and consistency are essential to the successful foster family. We'll support you... Each foster family is assigned a resource worker and has access to 24-hour agency support.Training and educational opportunities are available to foster parents.Mutual support and networking between foster parents happens at cluster group meetings and through the Foster Parent Association.Compensation Foster families receive a daily board rate for each day the child or youth resides in their home. Many other expenses are also covered, such as clothing, medical and dental costs, school supplies, lessons, transit fares, etc.