Mission Statement

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association. Inc. exists to improve the quality of care for all children and youth in care requiring provincial services in Saskatchewan by encouraging, promoting, and assisting the development of healthy foster families.

Vision Statement

Empowering resilient families for the betterment of society.

Our Purpose

1.	To educate and support foster families in their work as care-givers. (For example: by providing training, support, clarification of policy, if you are seeking additional resources for the home etc.)
2.	To develop a better understanding in the community of the role of foster homes and the needs of children and youth in care. (For example: The SFFA has placed posters in many health care offices across Saskatchewan, Ritchie Hall has partnered with SFFA to promote fostering with radio advertisements, booths have been set up at various events as well as TV interviews promoting fostering.)
3.	To ensure that proper process is followed should foster families encounter quality of care issues or come under MSS investigation. (For example: Should the foster parent choose to have the support of the Family Support Coordinator (FSC), the FSC will guide the foster parent through the process of the investigation, ensure that process and policy of investigation happens accurately as well as give updates and general support).

The SFFA is an association established to support foster parents in their work as caregivers. Every foster family that has been approved by the Ministry of Social Services within the province of Saskatchewan, is considered a member of the Saskatchewan Foster Families Association.

The SFFA is comprised of the following roles:

Executive Director: is hired by the Board to manage the day-to-day operations of the SFFA, and to direct and supervise the staff of the SFFA.

Foster Family Advocates: are available to assist and offer support to the foster parent with any fostering concerns the parent may have involving service, policy, training or direction.

Volunteer Coordinator: this individual provides initial support to the foster families and also coordinates the volunteers and training.

Recruitment Specialists: discuss fostering and answer questions with potential foster parents and refer them to the Ministry of Social Services.

Coordinator of Services: this individual coordinates all the in-home support help in the Saskatoon area.

Administrative Support: handles the financial aspects of the In-home support program and of the SFFA

Please click on the link for an updated list of the  Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Support Staff

Board of Directors: is made up of nine elected positions from all areas of the Province. The Board sets the direction for the SFFA. through its policies and procedures, and the staff ensures that the policies are enforced. The Board is involved in negotiations with MSS to advocate on behalf of all foster families.

Please click on the link for an updated list of the Saskatchewan Provincial Board Members