We put children first. Always!
Life, they say is fair to no one. Sometimes life tosses everyone around from time to time, and sometimes, through no fault of their own, kids end up separated from their families. Our foster parents and adoption parents fill this void by providing hope, stability, and a conducive environment for "at risk" children to realize their full potential. Children of all nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. "Diversity", means having a range of children and youth with various racial, ethnic, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. We provide a safe and supportive environment for all, and we cherish diversity.
Shield Family Homes recruiting and training is geared at supporting foster parents throughout the province of Ontario, from Toronto to Ottawa, and Windsor to Thunder Bay. Shield Family Homes helps "at-risk" children find safety and comfort in the homes of loving foster parents. Because many children are coming in through the system, and are waiting for good foster homes, we have resolved to find and match excellent new foster parents, and help them succeed.
Our foster parents will be a unique group, from various walks of life and backgrounds. Nonetheless, one thing that will be common for all our foster parents is their love, patience, kindness, dedication, empathy, and gentleness to each child that will be placed with them. We will be supporting all our new and existing foster parents with a full range of services, including:
Our commitment to you
Love
At SFH, we firmly believe love is patient, is kind, and that love never fails! We start with love and end in love. In all our actions, we strive to be empathetic, supportive, patient, firm but caring, listening first to gain understanding, and always, responding in love. Love is the core of what we do!
Respect
All our values, policies, and actions are rooted in respect and love for the child, and in putting them first. We listen first, engage in dialogue, and provide a voice for the child. We are children focussed, and we put the children and youth first. Our role is to care, support, and guide ... but with love and respect.
Care
We provide foster care services that are supportive, protective, and loving. We support the children, the foster parents, and we provide a one stop, comprehensive care service targetted to the wellbeing of children.
Fun
We believe children should enjoy themselves, and have fun, memorable childhoods, and we strive to provide a caring, supportive, disciplined, and loving environment, ... but we ensure to pack some fun in for the kids! From routine activities to special events, we seek to ensure a relaxed and happy environment.
We put children first. Always!
Our mission, as the Christian faith expression says, "let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belong to such as these". Here at Shield Family Homes we believe children are the future of tomorrow. We focus on providing loving families for the children and youth in our care.
Shield Family Homes's team are designed to help children grow and learn, in a nurturing, safe, and loving environment. Our team will be there to encourage and support the children and youth under our protection and care, to continue their developmental growth.
Furthermore, our mission is to provide kids with the necessities and attitudinal skills to grow into professional excellence.
Children and youth in need, belong to a foster home in which their God given gifts and values are respected.
We want to make a difference in the life of children and youth, our foster parents, and our community.
Additionally, now and in the future, we will represent the highest standards of specialized foster care. Shield Family Homes will do this by delivering up-to date and customized training programs that meet the needs of our clients. We will be innovative in developing new services, and practice the best treatment for every child and youth in care.
Shield Family Homes staff nurtures children in their journey of life and learning, accept them, celebrate with them, and use words to strengthen them to have hope for tomorrow. At Shield Family Homes all team members unite, come together, and connect with the children in our care so they will be encouraged and have hope
We foster, and respect children and their gifts, for we know we are serving others in our communities. Shield Family Homes will stay with the children until they reach their full potential. We are dedicated, and respectful, have strong values, and are sensitive in caring for children.
Shield Family Homes values collaboration is a professional agency, that is respectful, and places importance in communication and excellent service. SFH is like the root of a solid tree. The leaves of a flourishing tree spreads abundantly, and while a branch may occasionally break, the roots will always remain strong and remain with the tree. In the same vein, we will stay with the children in every situation, and provide loving support, guidance and encouragement every step of the way. We will make sure that children are in a safe, nurturing, respectful, and loving place that believes in equality, freedom, pride, and tolerance.
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