Formal Customary Care

The Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) recognizes that Indigenous people are entitled, where possible, to provide their own child and family services and that all services to Indigenous children and families must be provided in a way that recognizes their cultural heritage and traditions and the concept of extended family. Part X of the CFSA recognizes a First Nations inherent right to plan for the care of its children via formal customary care and authorizes the CAS to grant a subsidy to someone who cares for a child under formal customary care (i.e., the placing CAS maintains the cost of per diem for the child in formal customary care).

Indigenous children and youth and their families in the foster system

Call (226) 378-2583, or use the website.

Phone

(226) 378-2583

Website

https://eaglesnestfc.ca/services/