Aging Out of Foster Care in New Brunswick: What Happens at 19 and Beyond
What happens when youth in New Brunswick age out of foster care at 19, what transitional services DSD provides, and what support is available up to age 26.
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Alternatives to Generic Canadian Foster Care Guides for New Brunswick
Ontario-centric Canadian foster care guides use wrong terminology, wrong rates, and outdated legislation for NB. Here's why province-specific matters.
Best Guide for Francophone Foster Parents in New Brunswick
French-speaking NB foster families need French PRIDE locations, Francophone social workers, and Acadian support networks. This guide covers all of it.
Best Resource for Becoming a Foster Parent in Rural New Brunswick
Most foster care resources assume urban families. This guide covers well water, wood stoves, and distance from services for rural NB applicants.
Birth Family Visits and Reunification in New Brunswick Foster Care
How birth family visits work in New Brunswick foster care, what the reunification process involves, and the practical role foster parents play in supporting — not sabotaging — a child's connection to their birth family.
The Child and Youth Well-Being Act: What New Brunswick Foster Parents Need to Know
New Brunswick replaced the Family Services Act with a new child welfare law in 2024. Here's what the Child and Youth Well-Being Act means for foster parents and applicants today.
The Child and Youth Well-Being Act in New Brunswick: What Foster Parents Need to Know
Understand how New Brunswick's Child and Youth Well-Being Act changed child welfare in 2024, what it means for children in care, and how it affects foster parent obligations and rights.
Child and Youth Social Services Regulation NB: What Foster Parents Need to Know
NB Reg 2024-6 (the Child and Youth Social Services Regulation) replaced the old foster care rules in January 2024. Here is what changed and what it means for your home, your license, and daily caregiving.
Emergency Foster Care in New Brunswick: What Happens During an Emergency Placement
Understand how emergency foster care placements work in New Brunswick, what approved foster parents can expect in the first 24 hours, and how to be prepared before the call comes.
How Long Does the Foster Care Application Take in New Brunswick? Timeline and Approval Process
A realistic look at how long the New Brunswick foster care application process takes, what causes delays, what the social worker's role is, and how to keep your application moving through DSD's regional offices.
Foster Care Financial Supports in New Brunswick: Clothing Allowance, Recreation, and Medical Coverage
A clear breakdown of the financial supports available to New Brunswick foster parents — clothing allowances, recreation allowances, medical coverage for children in care, and how to access what you are entitled to.
The Foster Care Home Study in New Brunswick: What the SAFE Assessment Actually Covers
The New Brunswick foster care home study is more than a safety inspection. Here's what the SAFE assessment evaluates and how to prepare your home and your household before the social worker arrives.
Foster Care License Renewal in New Brunswick: What to Expect Each Year
New Brunswick foster home licenses are reviewed annually and require a full background check every five years. Here is exactly what the renewal process involves and how to stay in good standing with DSD.
CPR Certification and Trauma-Informed Training for Foster Parents in New Brunswick
What CPR and first aid certification New Brunswick foster parents need, where to get certified in your region, and how trauma-informed parenting skills apply to real placements — plus what ongoing training looks like after licensing.
Foster Home Safety Requirements in New Brunswick: Water, Fire, Pools, and Firearms
The specific home safety standards required for foster care approval in New Brunswick — well water testing, fire safety, pool fencing, firearms storage, and what inspectors look for during the SAFE assessment.
How to Keep a Foster Parent Daily Log in New Brunswick (Record of Care Guide)
New Brunswick foster parents are legally required to maintain a Record of Care. Learn exactly what to document, how to structure your daily log, and why it matters for the child's Service Plan.
How Much Do Foster Parents Get Paid in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick foster care payments cover basic maintenance rates, special needs enhancements, and supplemental allowances. Here's what the financial support actually looks like and how it's calculated.
Foster Parent Support in New Brunswick: NBFFA, FAST Program, and Your Rights as a Foster Parent
A practical guide to the support networks available to New Brunswick foster parents — the NBFFA, the FAST program, foster parent rights under the Child and Youth Well-Being Act, and how to get help when you need it.
Foster to Adopt in New Brunswick: How the Process Works and What to Expect
A complete look at the foster-to-adopt pathway in New Brunswick — how foster care transitions to adoption, the legal steps under the Child and Youth Well-Being Act, and what support is available.
French Foster Care Services in New Brunswick: Resources for Francophone Families
A guide to French-language foster care resources in New Brunswick — French PRIDE training, Acadian support networks, bilingual DSD offices, and what Francophone families need to know about navigating the system in their first language.
How to Become a Foster Parent in New Brunswick: Requirements and Application Steps
A practical walkthrough of the New Brunswick foster parent application process — eligibility requirements, PRIDE training, home study, and how long it actually takes.
How to Prepare for the New Brunswick SAFE Home Assessment Without Failing
People fail the NB SAFE assessment on physical specs they never knew existed — 7.4sqm bedrooms, egress windows, pool fencing. Here's every measurement.
Indigenous Foster Care in New Brunswick: Bill C-92, First Nations Child Welfare, and Cultural Safety
How Indigenous child welfare works in New Brunswick, what Bill C-92 means for First Nations children in care, the role of delegated First Nations agencies, and what foster parents need to know about cultural safety obligations.
Kinship Care in New Brunswick: How It Works and Who Qualifies
Kinship care is the Department of Social Development's preferred placement option for children who cannot stay with their parents. Here's how kinship care works in New Brunswick and what the process involves for relatives and close family friends.
Kinship Care vs Foster Care in New Brunswick: Requirements, Differences, and How to Choose
Understand the difference between kinship care and traditional foster care in New Brunswick, who qualifies, what support each option provides, and how to navigate the DSD application process.
Foster Care Guide vs Calling DSD Directly — Which Gets You Licensed Faster
DSD assesses you — they don't coach you. A structured prep guide gets NB foster parents licensed months faster than calling the department cold.
PRIDE Training in New Brunswick: What Foster Parent Applicants Can Expect
PRIDE training is mandatory for all New Brunswick foster parent applicants. Here's what the 27-hour curriculum covers, how it's delivered in English and French, and how it fits into the full approval process.
Respite Foster Care in New Brunswick: What Respite Parents Do and How to Become One
Learn what respite foster care looks like in New Brunswick, what the NB requirements are for respite parents, and how to use respite fostering as a starting point for full-time care.
Special Needs Foster Care in New Brunswick: Assessments, Enhanced Rates, and What to Expect
How special needs foster care works in New Brunswick — the Special Needs Assessment process, what enhanced per diem rates cover, and what prospective foster parents need to know about caring for children with complex needs.
Vulnerable Sector Check in New Brunswick: What Foster Parent Applicants Must Know
The background check process for New Brunswick foster care is a two-part system most applicants don't fully understand. Here's exactly what the Vulnerable Sector Check and DSD Record Check involve.