The Foster Family Coalition of the Northwest Territories is an organization that exists to address and meet the needs of foster families across the NWT. The decision to form this organization began in June 2001, after the Yellowknife Foster Family Association hosted the National Foster Care Symposium. Delegates at this symposium unanimously agreed there was a need for a Territorial wide organization. The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT (FFC-NWT) was formed in June 2002, and on October 2, 2002, became incorporated under the Societies Act. The FFC-NWT became a registered charitable organization on September 5, 2003.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT IS

The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT is a unified voice, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and youth in care by supporting foster families' well being.

GOALS OF OUR SOCIETY

 i.  Advocate for children receiving services under the Child and Family Services Act, Department of Health and Social       Services, Government of the Northwest Territories to ensure that their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs are met;

 ii. Develop standards, policies, procedures and protocols that support foster children and foster families, in partnership with local, regional and Northwest Territorial Boards/Authorities and Departments;

 iii. Provide a comprehensive support network for Northwest Territories foster families; and

 iv. Participate in the development and delivery of foster family training, Northwest Territory wide.