Care Provider

The Alternative Care Unit is seeking culturally appropriate care providers who will provide a safe, nurturing and loving home for our children in care.

A care provider is:

Opening your heart and home to children in need of placement

Providing love and affection for children who may be experiencing difficult circumstances

Providing a safe and secure environment for children who need stability and a place to strive

Working with the agency on behalf of the child

An advocate for the child when needed

Providing an environment that will respect and nurture the child’s heritage and culture

Temporary or long term care dependent on the need of the child

Intake Process

Interested applicants will complete an intake and application form with an Alternative Care Worker. All care providers are required to attend an agency orientation session.

Requirements

Apply at a local RCMP Station or Winnipeg Police Services for Criminal Record

Criminal record check with vulnerable Sector search

Child Abuse Registry Check. There are 3 ways to apply, click here.

Prior contact check

Prior contact check to be completed with an alternative care worker

When the intake process has been initiated, further assessments will include a physical home inspection, home study, medical report, and 4 references.

Sagkeeng child and Family Services is seeking Care Providers for WPG, Community, and the Interlake areas. Should you be interested in opening your home and hearts to children in need, please contact 204-949-1649 (Winnipeg) 204-367-2215 (Sagkeeng FN) and request to speak to the Alternative Care Admin