Only 80 foster homes remain in Ottawa as number of foster families declines

The Ottawa Children’s Aid Society says the number of foster families has declined from about 150 before the pandemic to around 80 today, leading the agency to call on residents to open their homes if they can.

Only 80 foster homes remain in Ottawa as number of foster families declines
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The Ottawa Children’s Aid Society says the number of foster families has declined from about 150 before the pandemic to around 80 today, leading the agency to call on residents to open their homes if they can.