The foster care system in Canada is underfunded, and while there are pockets of progress in certain provinces, many are still struggling with low financial support and a lack of resources. Provincial governments must increase compensation rates, improve training programs, and expand mental health and social services to support foster families more effectively.
A unified national approach that standardizes support and funding for foster care could help address some of the disparities seen across provinces, especially for families raising children with disabilities or in remote communities.
Provincial and Territorial Comparisons