by Michelle | Feb 17, 2026
BC Foster Parents Association is excited to hold our 59th annual AGM & Conference in Victoria, BC from October 16th, 2026Â through October 17th, 2026.
Book your stay at the Inn at Laurel Point (680 Montreal St, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8) for BCFPA’s 2026 AGM & Conference before September 11th, 2026 to receive our discounted rate of $235/night for a standard guest room.
To book your stay, please call 1-800-663-7667 or email reservations@laurelpoint.com and quote BCFPA.
by Michelle | Feb 17, 2026
BC Child & Youth in Care Week takes place June 1 – June 7, 2026.
Register now to join the virtual kick-off on June 1st from 6-7pm. Come together with youth, community partners, and special guests to celebrate the amazing children and youth in and from care across British Columbia. Enjoy incredible youth presenters, prizes, and more!
Register here to join the kick-off.Â
Community Celebration Grants
The deadline for Community Celebration Grant applications for BC Child & Youth in Care Week is fast approaching. Get your applications in before April 13th!
Planning a celebration for BC Child & Youth in Care Week? Apply to receive up to $250 to help fund your event.
Who can apply for a Grant?
The BCCYICW Community Celebration Grant is open to all agencies, families and friends not already receiving funding through a government agency to host a BCCYICW celebration. Â
​What kind of Celebration Can I Host?
All celebrations must be hosted for a group of children and/or youth. Applications for funds to support a single young person will not be considered.  Â
All celebrations must comply with the BC Child and Youth in Care Week Privacy Policy for Children and Youth in Care
Questions? Contact Taylor at taylor.burnett@fbcyicn.caÂ
Apply here for a Community Celebration Grant.
Recognition Awards
The deadline for Recognition Awards for BC Child & Youth in Care Week is fast approaching. Get your nominations in before April 27th!
All children and youth in and from care (ages 6-24) who are nominated will receive a Recognition Award. We have a recognition process that is strengths-based and honours the achievements of individuals, whatever that looks like for that young person.
Who can nominate a young person? MCFD staff, ICFSA staff, community partners and groups, foster parents, peers and individuals can nominate young people.Â
Awards Nomination Process  All children and youth who are nominated will receive a Recognition Award. We have a recognition process that is strengths-based and honours the achievements of individuals, whatever that looks like for that young person. Â
Questions? Contact Taylor at taylor.burnett@fbcyicn.ca or 604-358-8234
Nominate a Child (6-13) here.
Nominate a Youth (14-24) here.
by Michelle | Feb 11, 2026
The toxic drug crisis continues to put children and youth in care (CYIC) at serious risk of overdose and other harms. This continues to be a growing concern for foster parents, caregivers, care providers, and workers who support young people in complex situations.
Below are resources and tools to help plan for safety and provide effective support. They ensure consistent information across the province to help keep CYIC safe.
Health Authority Resources
First Nations Health Authority
Fraser Health
Northern Health
Interior Health Authority
Island Health Authority
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
by Michelle | Feb 11, 2026
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.
We would love to hear from you!
In the short survey linked below, share your thoughts and opinions on how we can best support caregiver attendance in our regional and provincial calls. Our goal is to ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate in these rich community discussions.Â
by Michelle | Nov 27, 2025
BCFPA will be holding an election in January 2026 to fill an additional regional delegate position on the Board of Directors, with representatives coming from the Interior region.Â
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.
- Â 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 January 4, 2026, with the goal of holding the elections from January 19-31, 2026.
