campaign seeking new foster parents back in 2018. Shortage loomsPrince Edward Island currently has only a couple of foster homes open for young children. "Lots of foster parents come in and they're okay to provide care for one- or two-year-olds or three-year-olds, but wouldn't feel comfortable having a teenager," said Kelly Peck, P.E.I. They don't need foster parents [also] realizing it's not for them and bailing." Peck hopes possible foster parents will consider "whether or not they have the ability to open their homes and open their hearts.

Source: CBC News August 22, 2020 09:56 UTC