Alberta announces support for caregivers
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The Alberta government has announced an investment of $3.1 million to increase rates for foster, kinship and permanency caregivers, in an effort to strengthen existing supports.
Effective April 1, 2026, government officials say foster, kinship and permanency caregivers received a two per cent rate increase to help cover day-to-day necessities like food, clothing and personal care.
The province says caregiver referral incentives will also be tripled to $1,500, starting June 16. Officials further note, eligibility for the Refer-A-Foster Caregiver program is being expanded beyond current and former foster caregivers to include kinship and permanency caregivers, as well as non-profit organizations such as cultural associations, faith-based and community groups.
“I am grateful to the compassionate and dedicated caregivers across Alberta who open their homes and hearts to children and youth when they need them the most,” said Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services, in a press release Monday. “By strengthening the caregiver program, we are helping ensure more children and youth have access to the stable, loving homes they deserve. I hope that more Albertans will consider becoming caregivers.”
