The Nunatsiavut Government would like to highlight and commend the tremendous efforts of those who provide safe, nurturing and supportive homes for foster children to grow, develop and flourish. The contributions of foster parents have positive long-term impacts a child’s life by allowing them to remain connected to family, community and culture.
October is Foster Families Month, and the Nunatsiavut Government is celebrating by hosting appreciation events, by special invitation only, to honour foster parents in the five Labrador Inuit communities as well as Upper Lake Melville.
Events were held in Rigolet and Postville earlier this week. Events will take place at the Nanuk Centre in Hopedale on Tuesday, October 25 from 4-6pm, and at the JS Centre in Nain on Thursday, October 27 from 4-6pm.
The Nunatsiavut Government also extends congratulations to the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The association assists the Nunatsiavut Government in supporting and recruiting foster parents.
The Nunatsiavut Government aims to support and recruit new foster families through the Caring for our Children Project, a supportive service available in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area and Upper Lake Melville. To learn more about this program, please contact Kerry Davis at 896-5828.