Meet our team
Judith Clark
Sherry Smrczek
Sherry Smrczek
President
Sherry Smrczek
Sherry Smrczek
Sherry Smrczek
1st Vice President
Cassandra Auguste
Sherry Smrczek
Hans vonBornhoft,
Vice President
Hans vonBornhoft,
Sherry Smrczek
Hans vonBornhoft,
Treasurer
Nikki Bible
Suzanne Paquette
Suzanne Paquette
Secretary
Suzanne Paquette
Suzanne Paquette
Suzanne Paquette
Conference Chair
ABOUT US
MISSION STATEMENT
A provincial voice for the protection, support, education and advocacy for all Foster Family Care Providers.
VISION STATEMENT
Foster Families/Parent Associations and their members will be valued and supported members of their agencies and communities, and in doing so, all children in their care will flourish.
3 PILLARS of LOFF
1. Education
2. Advocacy through:
Mentorship
Support
Protection
3. Provincial recognition
At LOFF:
We believe the facts presented by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to be true and accurate.
We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples have suffered under colonial and post-colonial policies.
We commit to developing and maintaining spaces that are safe and equitable for our partners and community members.
We call for an end to the systemic inequalities faced by the Indigenous communities.
We commit to education and the propagation of truth.
We stand for Truth and Reconciliation.
But that isn’t enough. We must commit to an action – to bring about a spirit of trust and cooperation, and to develop a belief that our cultures can coexist in peace, harmony and respect. This is a course of action that requires bravery and truth, with humility as our base. Let us work to understand each other, to forgive the past but never forget it. To that end, we must share, honestly and openly. Then, perhaps we can establish a climate of love and true reconciliation.
GOALS
STRENGTHENING:
- The Direction of the Organization
- Public and Ministry Perception
- Advocacy, Mentorship and Support for FFAs/FPAs
- Internal capacity