Faye is Métis and was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She has 3 children by birth, is a single parent and has been fostering for over 25 years. Faye has served as a board of director for FAFP since 1999. She actively advocates for the rights of Aboriginal foster parents and children. Faye currently resides in Trail, BC.

Richard Lawrence Poitras (Rick) was born on May 26, 1957 at Elk Point Alberta the second youngest in a family of ten children. His father is Lloyd (Poitras/Boudreau) and mother is Mary Dion (Cunningham). Upon completion of high school, he went on to attend University of Alberta and graduated with a Bachelor of Education Degree. Rick married Penny Gallagher of Kamloops BC in 1980 and successfully taught school for seven years in Alberta before relocating to his present home in Penticton, BC. Rick and Penny have four adult children, two adopted children still at home with two foster children. They have been successfully fostering for over 25 years and Rick is at present the Local President of the Penticton Foster Parent Association. Rick and Penny are very active in the local community. Rick is also the past President of the Métis Nation of BC with representation on Métis National Council. Rick devotes his life to the betterment of families and children. He is very pleased with being given this honour of serving again with his appointment to the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents Board of Directors.

She is Coast Salish, born in Redonda Bay BC and is married to Alex and they have 7 grown children. Her teachings were that family is/was important which was one of the reasons she became a Restricted Foster Parent, since1986. The Points reside on the Sunshine Coast - Powell River area, with 7 children in their home ranging in ages 9 - 16 years. Doreen has been on the board for FAFP since 1999. She continues to be the voice for family and grandchildren and offers her support to any one who is needs help.

Eleanor Horvat is one of BC's dedicated foster parents. She has opened her heart and home to provide guidance, care and support to children in need for more than forty years. Throughout this period of care giving, she raised four biological children.

Tansi! My name is Jennifer Donison. I am Nehiyaw (Cree) from Saskatchewan, spending all of my life in an urban setting, mainly in Saskatoon. In 2003, my family and I relocated to British Columbia, and we have been living in Victoria, on the traditional territory of the Lkwungen and Esquimalt peoples since that time. I have been given the fortune of having three children. My children ground me, and keep me humble, and I am thankful for that. I have also been a caregiver for other children for more than ten years, both in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. The rewards of watching the young people, who have come into my life, are amazing, and I am truly thankful that I have been provided the opportunity to open my home to others.