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BCFPA’s Letter to the Minister of Children and Family Development
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate and share their experiences in the Cost of Living Survey for Foster Families. We received a total of 485 responses. Your feedback allowed us to gather data which we have presented to the Ministry of...
New Program: Under-deductible Losses (UDL) Program
Under-deductible Losses (UDL) Program We are launching a new program called Under-deductible Losses (UDL) Program. The funding for this program is effective April 1, 2022. Foster parents will now have access to a low barrier process to manage damages and losses valued...
Webinar Recording: Collaborative Partnerships with Foster Caregivers
Collaborative Partnerships with Foster Caregivers: Understanding the Important Relationship between Foster Caregivers and MCFD/DAA Staff This webinar was developed in partnership with MCFD's Child Welfare Policy Team, as part of the implementation of the recent...
Cost of Living Survey for Foster Families
Last month, Statistics Canada reported that Canada's inflation rate (5.7%) is at its highest since August of 1991. As the price of everything from gas to groceries continue to rise, BCFPA would like to know how the swift rise in consumer costs is impacting foster...
Early Years Resources
About the Project The purpose of the Early Years Resources webpage is to strengthen the capacity of foster caregivers to better support the mental, emotional and social development of children under the age of six. It is important that foster parents understand the...
FREE Mobile Microlearning Course through EdApp
Take our free mobile microlearning course through EdApp! This course was developed as part of our Early Years Resources project whose goal is to strengthen the capacity of foster caregivers to better support the mental, emotional and social development of children...
New BC Foster Basics Videos Uploaded
The Role of Foster Parents’ Children in Placement Success Permanency Planning and An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families PRIDE Practice and Teamwork Tips and Tricks for...
Budget 2022 supports stronger transitions for all youth aging out of care
Watch the video announcement with Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, and advocates from the Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks, the National Council of Youth in Care Advocates, and the Youth Advisory Council.Under Budget 2022, the Ministry...
Tax Slips for 2020 and 2021 for Service Providers who received benefits from a Temporary Support Agreement
Temporary COVID-19 Supports Income Tax Reporting for 2020 and 2021 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has advised the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) that those temporary benefits are classified as “social assistance payments” and must be reported on...
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