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BCFPA is now accepting applications for AGM bursaries 2025

BCFPA is now accepting applications for AGM bursaries 2025

by | Jun 2, 2025

Join us for a unique conference experience on October 3-4, 2025 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey, BC!

There’s so much to look forward to:

  • Giveaways
  • Catered meals
  • Four (4) workshops to choose from. The topics include:
    • Cultivating Resilience and Helping Children and Teens Thrive through Secure Attachments with Colleen Drobot
    • Recognizing and Working with the Impact of Complex Trauma: Practical Strategies for Supporting Your Kids with a senior CTR Clinician from Complex Trauma Resources
    • Collaborative Decision-Making in Child Welfare – What Foster Parents Need to Know! with Lori Frank
    • The Mental Health and Developmental Impact of Tech and Social Media with a senior CTR Clinician from Complex Trauma Resources
  • Guest Speakers
  • Live entertainment with DJ Stacey
  • Luxurious prizes up for grabs at our Camps for Kids Fundraiser!

The Ministry of Children and Family Development is supporting this year’s BCFPA AGM and Conference. Bursaries will be given to foster caregivers in each service delivery area which will cover the cost of your AGM registration fee ($350 value). Winners of full bursaries will also receive a cheque to assist with expenses such as mileage, hotel accommodation, parking, meals, and childcare. The cheque will be available to bursary winners at the AGM. The amounts will vary as we have implemented a fair and equitable process based on the location of the AGM & Conference.

  • Coast Fraser Region – Thirty-four (34) available bursaries
    • Six (6) bursary winners from the Coast Fraser region will receive $887.
    • Twenty-eight (28) bursary winners from the Coast Fraser region will receive a registration-only bursary.
  • Vancouver Island Region – Twelve (12) available bursaries
    • Six (6) bursary winners from the Vancouver Island region will receive $1,127.
    • Six (6) bursary winners from the Vancouver Island region will receive a registration-only bursary.
  • Interior Region – Twelve (12) available bursaries
    • Six (6) bursary winners from the Interior region will receive $1,152.
    • Six (6) bursary winners from the Interior region will receive a registration-only bursary.
  • Northern Region – Twelve (12) available bursaries
    • Six (6) bursary winners from the Northern region will receive $1,376.
    • Six (6) bursary winners from the Northern region will receive a registration-only bursary.

If you would like to have an opportunity to receive one of the bursaries, please fill out our online application form below.

You can also send us the following information by mail, e-mail or fax by July 7, 2025:

1.  Your full name, complete address, email address and at least one phone number where we can contact you.

2.  Who is your contract with? (MCFD, Indigenous Child and Family Services Agency or other agency)

4.  Applicant contract status will be verified.

5.  Name and contact information of your Resource Social Worker (email address and phone number).

6.  Send the above information to BCFPA by e-mail, fax or regular mail to:

Email: office@bcfosterparents.ca

Address: 208-20641 Logan Avenue, Langley, BC V3A 7R3

Fax: 604-544-2223

Winners will be notified by email by August 1, 2025.

2025 AGM Bursary Application

2025 AGM Bursary Application

The Ministry of Children and Family Development is supporting this year’s BCFPA AGM and Conference. Bursaries will be given to foster parents which will cover the cost of your AGM registration fee ($350 value). Winners will also receive a cheque to assist with expenses such as mileage, hotel accommodation, parking, meals, and childcare. The cheque will be available to bursary winners at the AGM. The amounts will vary as we are implementing a fair and equitable process where foster parents who live further from the event location will receive more financial support.

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Name
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Who do you contract with?
Do you have a current contract? Please note that the applicant's contract status will be verified.
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BCFPA Call for Nominations and Special Resolutions

BCFPA Call for Nominations and Special Resolutions

by | May 27, 2025

Call for Nominations – Vice President and Treasurer

BCFPA will be hosting our Annual General Meeting October 3-4, 2025 at the the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. This year, there are two (2) positions for election on the BC Foster Parents Association Board of Directors Executive Committee.

  • Vice President
  • Treasurer

Each position has a two-year term. Nominations for each position must be received by the BCFPA provincial office by July 4, 2025 for distribution to the membership for online voting process. Please note that  we have transitioned to 100% online voting through a  third-party neutral platform, Simply Voting. It provides BCFPA and our members with a secure, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly voting process.

Eligibility to be nominated as a member of BCFPA’s Board of Directors includes:

a) A nominee must be a voting member in good standing (membership paid in full as of January 31, 2024); be qualified in accordance with Bylaw 7.2; and remain in good standing throughout the election process.

b) Voting members may not nominate themselves and may not nominate more than one nominee for any given position.

c) All nominations must be supported by a second voting member in good standing.

d) All nominations must be made in writing, in a form established by the Society and must be signed by the member who is the nominee, by the member who makes the nomination, and by the supporting member.

e) Nominations must be submitted in advance of the election, in accordance with such deadlines as may be established by the Board. Nominations will not be permitted from the floor at the Annual General Meeting; and

f) All nominations must be vetted by the nominations committee to confirm eligibility and adherence to required process.

Additional policy-related nomination criteria include:

  • Nominee must be present at the AGM unless excused by the President for extraordinary reasons.
  • Eligible candidates and nominations for officer positions shall be vetted by the Nominating Committee and are confirmed for their knowledge and expertise in relation to the position.
  • Candidates must not hold any position on another provincial or regional agency Board of Directors at the time of nomination.
  • Candidates running for these positions must have served for at least one year in the previous three years on a BCFPA branch, or on the BCFPA Provincial Board of Directors.
  • If only one nominee’s name is submitted for a posted position and they meet all eligibility criteria as stated in the Bylaws, the individual is considered to be elected by acclamation.
  • Associate Members who have been elected to hold positions on the Association Board of Directors shall have full voting privileges during their term of office.

 

BCFPA Provincial Officer Nomination Form - Executive Committee

BCFPA Provincial Officer Nomination Form - Executive Committee

Use this form to nominate a BCFPA member to the Provincial Board of Directors.

Candidate Information
Contracted With:
Eligibility Criteria
Please confirm that you've read the eligibility criteria below:

Call for Proposed Special Resolutions

Prior to the BCFPA Annual General Meeting, we receive proposals from members in good standing for special resolutions. A special resolution is a proposed change to our Bylaws. The proposed changes are presented to our membership as a whole and voted on. We require a majority vote for the special resolution to be passed. When a special resolution is adopted into BCFPA’s Bylaws through a membership vote, the wording of the resolution is then submitted to the governmental authorities to become part of the Association’s permanent documentation.

Special Resolutions - Proposal

Special Resolutions - Proposal

A special resolution is a proposed change to our Bylaws. The proposed changes are presented to our membership as a whole and voted on. We require a majority vote for the special resolution to be passed. When a special resolution is adopted into BCFPA’s Bylaws through a membership vote, the wording of the resolution is then submitted to the governmental authorities to become part of the Association’s permanent documentation.

Proposed Special Resolutions will be accepted from members in good standing (current members as of January 31).
Please submit one form for each Special Resolution proposed.

BCFPA Call for Nominations – Board of Directors Regional Delegates

BCFPA Call for Nominations – Board of Directors Regional Delegates

by | May 27, 2025

BCFPA will be holding an election to fill two regional delegate positions on the Board of Directors, with representatives coming from the Fraser and Interior regions. 

Regional Delegates hold positions on the Board of Directors of BC Foster Parents Association to represent the geographic region of BC where they live.

The Regional Delegate’s role is to liaise with foster parents within their home region, gather information regarding issues and events, concerns and successes and report back to the Provincial Board of Directors at monthly meetings. The Regional Delegate may provide direct support and advocacy to the foster parents in their region and may be able to attend Ministry or partnership meetings on behalf of BCFPA when requested to do so. The Regional Delegate represents the region where they live and serves as an information link to and from BCFPA’s Provincial office, however, as a member of the Provincial Board of Directors, they serve with a provincial focus.

General Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly Board of Directors conference calls, meetings when required and the Annual General Meeting. This may require travel within the Province up to 3 times per year. BCFPA does cover the cost of any Board-related travel and lodging.
  • Liaise with regional agency partners and Ministry workers/leaders as necessary, attending case or partnership meetings as required or invited.
  • Contact all active BCFPA Branch leaders specific to the delegate’s region each month to gather information and build relationships.
  • Develop supportive relationships with community partners and fostering stakeholders.
  •  Be available for or provide referral to foster parents who need direct support and/or advocacy.
  • Be available to participate as an active member of a BCFPA committee when requested.
  • Work as a team member with Provincial Board and staff.
  • Provide written reports for the FosterlineBC newsletter and Annual Report, summarizing current activity and news within your region.

General Eligibility Criteria

  • BCFPA foster parent member in good standing (current membership to January 31 of present year)
  • Active member of BCFPA Branch (preferred, not essential)
  • Strong relationships and networking ability within the foster parent community

Term

Regional delegate positions have two-year terms and are considered to be elected or appointed as of the end of the most recent Annual General Meeting.

Deadline for Nominations

The deadline for nominations is June 11, 2025, with the goal of holding the elections from June 18-July 2, 2025.

 

 

BCFPA Provincial Officer Nomination Form - Regional Delegates

BCFPA Provincial Officer Nomination Form - Regional Delegates

Use this form to nominate a BCFPA member to the Provincial Board of Directors.

Candidate Information
Contracted With:
Eligibility Criteria
Please confirm that you've read the eligibility criteria below:
Virtual Provincial Discussion Groups for Caregivers – May 2025

Virtual Provincial Discussion Groups for Caregivers – May 2025

by | May 15, 2025

Join members of BCFPA’s board of directors and provincial office staff to share about your experiences as a caregiver in your region.

BC Foster Parents Association hosts a set of regional and provincial discussion groups via Zoom at regular intervals throughout the year. The intention behind these calls is for caregivers to have opportunities to increase their network, ask questions, gain resources, discuss what’s happening in their region, and build a collaborative relationship with BCFPA as well as other caregivers.  These calls are loosely structured open discussions where all attendees are welcome to speak and share freely.

Each call is attended by members of BCFPA’s board of directors and provincial office staff, including our Director of Advocacy/Provincial Community Strategist and head of the Provincial Strategy Initiative, Amanda Oliver.

The date for the May 2025 provincial call will be:

  • Thursday, May 29th from 10am – 1pm PST

To inquire further and to receive a link to the session please reach out to our Community Network Coordinator at taiah@bcfosterparents.ca. 

IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ATTEND. 
  • Regional call attendance is open exclusively to foster caregivers in BC.
  • Due to organizational needs, caregivers are only able to attend the session for their region.
  • Calls will be recorded for note-taking purposes to ensure that we accurately capture all information shared. This information will be used solely to inform our advocacy efforts and the development of BCFPA’s services. No identifying information will be recorded and nothing discussed will be shared outside of our organization for any reason.

 

Caregivers from Abbotsford and Mission Invited to Town Hall Event

Caregivers from Abbotsford and Mission Invited to Town Hall Event

by | May 5, 2025

Invitation to all approved foster parents from Abbotsford and Mission:
 
Please join Amanda Oliver, Director of Advocacy at BCFPA, and your local Foster Caregiver Branch who are hosting a Town Hall meeting.
 
Hosting a town hall event will allow us to listen directly to foster caregivers in your region. Come share your insights and concerns about issues that matter to you.
 
The event is open to foster caregivers local to Abbotsford and Mission only. This location has limited space and only the first fifteen people can attend in person, however, there will be a virtual option to attend.
 
Please RSVP to say if you prefer to be online or in person, for this meeting.
 
Date: Tuesday May 20th
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Unit 102 – 33832 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford BC V2S 2C5 
 
 
Registration is open until May 18th.
 
We look forward to hearing from you!