Live-in Foster Parent (Mum/Dad) – Accommodation Provided

Location: London, Ontario
Opportunity: Live-in Foster Parenting
Recruitment: Conducted on behalf of a client
Annual Foster Parent Allowance: $36,000–$72,000, subject to the approved arrangement

About the Opportunity

Standard Bay Support Services is assisting a client with the recruitment of a compassionate, mature, and responsible individual to become a Live-in Foster Parent (Mum or Dad) for a home supporting approximately 2–3 children or youth.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children feel safe, valued, and supported in a reliable family environment.

The successful candidate will live in the home and serve as the primary foster parent, providing day-to-day guidance, emotional support, structure, and encouragement. Additional staffing support is planned to help meet the children's care needs and provide continuity of support.

Accommodation is provided, together with training, guidance, and ongoing professional support. The successful candidate must complete the applicable screening, assessment, training, and foster parent approval process before a placement begins.

Further information about the client organization, foster care program, responsibilities, and approval process will be provided during the interview.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide a safe, stable, welcoming, and nurturing home for approximately 2–3 children or youth.
- Build trusting relationships and offer consistent emotional support, encouragement, and positive adult guidance.
- Establish appropriate household routines, expectations, and boundaries.
- Support children's educational, social, emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs in accordance with their individual care plans.
- Encourage independence, confidence, healthy relationships, and practical life skills.
- Prepare meals and support healthy daily routines.
- Support school attendance, appointments, recreational activities, and community participation.
- Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations using trauma-informed approaches.
- Observe and communicate relevant concerns, significant events, and progress to the appropriate care team.
- Collaborate with additional support staff, caseworkers, and other professionals involved in the children's care.
- Participate in required meetings, training,



and ongoing professional development.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect each child's dignity, identity, culture, and individual needs.
- Follow applicable safeguarding procedures and established care plans.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from caring, mature adults, including:

- Experienced foster parents.
- Child and Youth Workers (CYWs).
- Developmental Service Workers (DSWs).
- Personal Support Workers (PSWs).
- Social Service Workers and Social Workers.
- Early Childhood Educators (ECEs).
- Teachers and education professionals.
- Nursing professionals and students.
- Mature college and university students.
- Individuals with experience in caregiving, mentoring, or supporting vulnerable children and youth.
- Compassionate adults with a genuine commitment to providing a stable, family-oriented home.

Applicants may be single or partnered, subject to the applicable eligibility and approval requirements.

Previous foster parenting experience is a strong asset. Applicants who have previously fostered children or supported children and youth with complex emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates without previous foster parenting experience may also be considered if they meet the applicable eligibility requirements and successfully complete the required assessment, training, and approval process.

Required Qualities and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Genuine compassion and commitment to children's well-being.
- Patience, emotional maturity, sound judgment, and reliability.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to establish healthy boundaries and respond constructively to challenging situations.
- A willingness to work collaboratively with professionals and support staff.
- A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and children's safety.
- Willingness to complete all required screening, reference checks, assessments, training, and approval procedures.





CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver's licence are assets, subject to the program's requirements.

Foster Parent Allowance and Accommodation

The opportunity includes:

- Annual foster parent allowance of $36,000–$72,000, subject to the approved payment arrangement and applicable eligibility requirements.
- Accommodation in the home where the foster care arrangement will operate.
- Training and orientation before assuming foster parenting responsibilities.
- Ongoing guidance and professional support.
- Additional staffing support in accordance with the approved care arrangement.
- Collaboration with the professional team involved in the children's care.

The allowance is associated with the foster parenting arrangement and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed employee salary. The payment structure, responsibilities, accommodation terms, and any applicable conditions will be explained during the interview and confirmed before the arrangement begins.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for the right individual to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth who need stability, consistent care, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

We are looking for someone who can provide more than supervision: someone who can offer dependable adult guidance and help children develop confidence, independence, and hope for the future.

With accommodation, training, and additional staffing support, the successful candidate will have a team to work alongside while providing a nurturing family environment.

How to Apply

If you are a caring, dependable, and emotionally mature adult who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth, we invite you to apply.

Please include a brief introduction about yourself, your relevant experience, and why you are interested in becoming a live-in foster parent.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Final selection and any required foster parent assessment and approval will be completed through the appropriate foster care program.

Help create safe, nurturing homes where children and youth can feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Pay: $36,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Live-in Foster Parent – Accommodation Provided Location: London, Ontario
🏢 Standard Bay Support Services
📍 London