Annie's Havens
Provider of Foster Care in Ontario
My late husband William and I had been foster parents since 1991, and together we founded Annie’s Havens shortly afterwards. Over the years, we have seen countless children flourish under the care of our foster parents.
Kids come into foster care for countless reasons, and it has always been our mission to make sure they leave care with the best chances for success. Having been foster parents ourselves, we truly understand the daily lives of our foster families and how best to support them—something that continues to be deeply valued.
Licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, we make sure that only the best foster parents are part of our program. High quality homes not only make for better outcomes, they also keep our kids safe.
We invite you to learn more about foster care in Ontario, our foster care programs and what it means to become a foster parent.
If you have any questions which haven't been answered here, give us a call or drop us an email.
Foster Care Programs
We offer a variety of foster care programs to meet the diverse needs of children in care.
Mainstream
All kids in care come with some emotional baggage and unique challenges. After all, coming from an unstable home or situation and being placed with strangers will always cause emotional turmoil.
The term 'mainstream' used simply to classify children who do not have any known diagnosis or serious acting-out behaviours.
Fostering mainstream foster children is usually the most straightforward. However, they represent a small portion of the referrals private agencies like Annie's Havens receive.
Special Needs
Special Needs is a broad term. Foster children in Ontario often have some sort of developmental, physical, or mental health issue.
Foster parents caring for special needs children will need extra training and support.
Annie's Havens is pleased to offer one of the most highly regarded special needs foster care programs in Ontario
Our foster homes are consistently commended for their care and ability to meet the needs of their foster children.
Trauma Focused
The needs for trauma focused foster homes in Ontario have increased dramatically over the past several years. These homes are in short supply
Children and youth in this program require a high level of understanding, patience and tolerance. Foster parents must complete a trauma focused curriculum before accepting referrals in this category.
While the challenge is great, so are the rewards. Children who have consistent foster parents who stand by them throughout their time in care can show significant improvements.
This program is provided by our sister agency, Safe Harbours Family Treatment Homes.
Over 10,000 children in Ontario live in foster care or group homes, but fewer families are opening their doors. This shortage strains the system and forces youth into unlicensed settings such as motels.
This important discussion explores many of the issues plaguing the child welfare system in Ontario. Annie's Havens is committed to advocating for systemic change and providing support to those in need.
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Foster parents are often misrepresented in movies and television. At Annie’s Havens we hold ourselves to the highest standards. Licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, we go above and beyond requirements, and Children’s Aid Societies consistently recognize our homes as some of the best in Ontario.
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