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BCFPA is now accepting applications for AGM bursaries
Our first in-person AGM and Conference after 2 years of being apart is happening on October 21-22, 2022 in Victoria. Located in the heart of BC's vibrant capital, this year's AGM will be held at the Inn at Laurel Point where you can enjoy a majestic view of the...
BCFPA Annual General Meeting and Conference 2022
Our first in-person AGM and Conference after 2 years of being apart due to the pandemic is happening on October 21-22, 2022 in Victoria. Located in the heart of BC's vibrant capital, this year's AGM will be held at the Inn at Laurel Point where you can enjoy a...
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...
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...
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