BCFPA Launches the Ames Family Foundation Bursary

This week is BC Child and Youth in Care Week (BCCYICW). BC Foster Parents Association is a proud member of the BC Child and Youth in Care Week Committee. First proclaimed by the province in 2011, BCCYICW is a whole week devoted to celebrating BC’s incredible young people in government care. A group of youth in and from care advocated for this week so that their siblings in care could group up feeling celebrated for their diverse talents. They also wanted to raise awareness about the barriers they face and fight the stigma that comes with being a “foster kid”.

To kick off BCCYICW, we are launching The Ames Family Foundation Bursary. At BCFPA, we understand that availability does not mean accessibility. There is no age cap and the application process is simple and low-barrier. We encourage diverse and equity-seeking individuals to apply, specifically those who are Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ identified, persons of all abilities, and the intersections of these identities. Six bursaries of $5,000 will be awarded to youth from government care. To apply, visit this page. 

We would like to thank Ames Family Foundation for their generous donation which made this bursary possible.