ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE NEW BRUNSWICK FOSTER FAMILY ASSOCIATION Foster Families’ maintenance rates increase • The department recognises the hard work and dedication provided by foster families to children in care and the Department is please to follow through with the ongoing commitment made by the Minister to review the rates to foster families. • The safety, health and well-being of children in care are a top priority for the department and foster families provide vital services to children in care. In order to provide support to foster parents in meeting the needs of children in their care, an increase of 10% to the rates will be provided effective April 1, 2018.