| WELCOME TO CROSSROADS FAMILY SERVICES
Crossroads is a non-profit Foster Care Agency with branches in Edmonton and Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Crossroads' mandate is to recruit and train high quality foster families, and support them in their care of the children placed in their homes.
A CAREER IN FOSTERING: If you have a heart for children, foster care is a rewarding. challenging profession directed at meeting the needs of hurting children. For more information, please click on "About Fostering" in the top menu. |
 CAC Seal of Excellence |
Crossroads has achieved the standard of "Excellence" through our Accreditation review.
We are accredited through the Canadian Accreditiation Council of Human Services, and complete a re-accreditation process every four years. |
EVENTS: Click on "Events & Training" in the top menu
Our Annual General Meeting Tuesday Nov. 3rd. has been CANCELLED.
Stay tuned for more information....
Also check out some of our new and exciting Support Groups... |
FORMS ON-LINE: For your convenience, all fostering forms can be downloaded by clicking on the "Resources" tab above. In some cases, you'll find one version for typing, and a second version (by clicking 'Read More") for writing. |
| MORE BENEFITS for Crossroads Foster Parents!
Crossroads continues to look for discounts and benefits for our foster families. Here are just a few of what's available: Discounts at Gimbel Eye Centre and Clearly Lasik; Sleep Country, Lube City, United Cycle, Hughes Gas, Cineplex Odeon, Intersport, Let's Play, Comedy Factory, Melange Salon & Spa, and Appliance Outlet. Call Joanne A. at Crossroads for more details. |
 Crossroads staff March 2009 |
WHO'S WHO @ CROSSROADS 2009:
(L to R) Back row: Art, Chandra, Annette, Daryl, Natasha
Next row: Maxine, Peggy, Sheila, Kelly, Judy, Michelle, Pat.
Sitting: Jo-Ann K, Erika, Danielle, Janet, Rebecca, Emelyn.
On Floor: Joby, Elaine, Joanne A., Aline.
Missing: Bobbi, Cathy (Edmonton), Shauna (Wetaskiwin) and Marty. |
Do you want to know a bit more about fostering??
Check out the file below to play our DVD that gives prospective foster parents an overview of what fostering for Crossroads is all about... |
 Janet & Alex Seaton meet Lt. Governor His Honour Norman Kwong, and Her Honour Mrs Mary Kwong |
FOSTER PARENT BANQUET - March 6, 2009 "Angels Among Us"
Crossroads Annual Foster Parent Appreciation and Awards banquet was held on Friday March 6/09 at the Royyal Glenora. We were extremely honoured by the attendance of important guests who came to pay tribute to our families.
His Honour Norman Kwong, and his wife Her Honour Mrs. Mary Kwong attended, as did Mayor Mandel and his wife Lynn, and MLA's Naresh Barwaj, Doug Elniski, and George Rogers. We also had 3 players from the Edmonton Eskimos join us for the dinner.
The primary objective of our banquet and awards night is to highlight the “Positive Face of Fostering”. The event recognizes the outstanding contributions made by our foster parents to improve the lives of the children in their care.
Check out the "Events section" for some more photos of the evening. |
ON-LINE TRAINING: In September, 2007 Crossroads became an affiliate of Foster Parent College (FPC). Interactive courses allow foster parents the opportunity to learn more about specific problem behaviours & emotional disorders, and how to effectively deal with them.
These courses are free to eligible Crossroads Foster Parents, and count as Supplemental Training. Check the section on "Training" for more details, or call Emelyn to register. |
