 Foster Parent Training in Quebec. First Provincial Overview 
The importance of training foster parents in the context of youth protection is no longer disputed. However, in Quebec, since the Act respecting the representation of resources (ARR) modified the framework that governs training, there is no clear picture of foster parent training. Objectives . The purpose of this study was to describe the structure and provision of training in Quebec and to identify the training needs of foster parents, the factors associated with their participation, and the issues affecting the quality of the training offered. Methodology . Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key individuals who sit on the consultation bodies that oversee the training: foster parents who represent their foster family associations, managers of youth protection institutions and representatives of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (N=34). These interviews were the subject of a thematic analysis. Results . The study found that the training offered was limited in meeting the training needs of foster parents. Several factors likely to encourage participation have been identified, such as varied and concrete training content; concerted and personalized recruitment; procedures that encourage work-family balance; the use of training as a resourcing opportunity. The framework for training, ensconced in a union system, poses several challenges, particularly because it generates significant disparities in regional training offerings. The importance of developing a uniform, structured and rigorous training curriculum is stressed.