BCFPA will hold its 57th Annual General Meeting on October 5, 2024.
It will be preceded by a workshop day on October 4, 2024.

Join us at the Sheraton Penticton Lakeside Resort
21 Lakeshore Drive W, Penticton, British Columbia

Thursday, October 3: Registration opens from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Friday, October 4: Workshops begin at 9:30 am
Saturday, October 5: Annual General Meeting begins at 9:00 am

There is no charge for those only attending the AGM.

Doors open for the Banquet Dinner, Dance and Fundraiser
at 6:00 pm.

See your registration package for all the details or
call BCFPA at 1-800-663-9999

IMPORTANT: Please read before filling out the registration form.

REGISTRATIONS: Please submit one form per attendee. This form is also available in a fillable PDF version. All registration forms must be received by the BCFPA Provincial Office by September 20, 2024.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodation and parking are NOT included in the registration fee. Book your stay at the Penticton Lakeside Resort before September 15, 2024 to receive BC Foster Parents Association’s discounted room rate of $195 for a King or Two Queen Cityview room. To book use this link.

CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICY: Refunds (minus a $20 cancellation fee) will only be made for cancellations received in writing to [email protected] by September 20, 2024. You are welcome to name an alternate participant. There will be NO refunds for non-attendance.

CHILDCARE: Childcare is not provided for the AGM and Conference Event.

FOOD ALLERGIES & SENSITIVITIES: We make every effort to accommodate food allergies and sensitivities in our menu choices, however we cannot guarantee the hotel is able to provide well balanced meals or menus for those who have more specialized dietary needs.

This form is currently closed for submissions.

There’s so much to look forward to:

• Giveaways
• Catered meals
• Two (2) full-day workshops to choose from. The topics include:
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety
  • Embracing Connection: A Trauma Informed Approach to Foster Care with EFFT
• Guest Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth
• Live entertainment with DJ Beau
• 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.

• Twelve (12) bursary winners from the Coast Fraser region will receive $850.
• Eight (8) bursary winners from the Vancouver Island region will receive $950.
• Eight (8) bursary winners from the Interior region will receive $700.
• Eight (8) bursary winners from the Northern region will receive $1,150.
• Eighteen (18) winners 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 19, 2024:

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: [email protected]

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

Fax: 604-544-2223

Winners will be notified by email by August 1, 2024.

This form is currently closed for submissions.

This form is currently closed for submissions.