the
B.C. FEDERATION OF FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATIONS
is a British Columbia Provincial Organization
for Foster Parents, run by Foster Parents
207 - 22561 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3K1
(Parking and Entrance around the back.)
Phone Number: 604 466-7487 FAX Number: 604 466-7490
Toll Free (in BC) Foster Line: 1-800-663-9999
The BCFFPA AGM will be held May 28th and 29th, 2010 in Kelowna BC. Please see our Events page for details.
2010 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS. Elections for officers on the Board of Directors will be held at our Annual General Meeting. The positions up for renewal are President, Vice President and Secretary. Nominations must be received no later than March 30, 2010. Click here for the full information. (NEW)
Please see the Other Information page for:
Regional Resolution Consultants-MCFD (NEW)
Online Youth Mental Health Promotion Campaign
Health Canada Releases Decision on the Labeling of Cough and Cold Products for Children
Athletics for Kids (A4K)
New Publications on Problem Children Situations
From Loss to Learning - Representative for Children and Youth Report
* CLBC Services to Children and Youth - Updates
Please see the Regional Happenings page for information on:
Foster Families Workshops January through June 2010. (NEW)
Foster Families Information Sessions, January and February 2010. (NEW)
Fraser Region Early Childhood Screening Program
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Parents and caregivers want to keep their
children safe at all times, which includes
ensuring their children are sleeping in a safe
environment. There are special considerations
that all parents and caregivers should be
aware of before putting their child to sleep.
The British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development has issues a
bulletin entitled Safe Sleeping for Babies.
Click here to view this bulletin.
The British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development and The British Columbia Federation of Foster Parent Associations have signed-off on a declaration of Foster Parent Rights. Click here to read this declaration.
H1N1 Fact Sheet – October 27, 2009
The Government of BC has prepared a Fact Sheet regarding the H1N1 flue. Click here to read the Fact Sheet.
MCFD Update on H1N1 Influenza Virus
The MCFD has sent out information and guidelines regarding the H1N1 influenza (human swine flu) with emphasis on children in foster care. Please read the complete notice here.
The BCFFPA has sent a letter to the Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development requesting clarification regarding the monthly care payments and how it effects EI. Please click here to read the letter, and here to read the response.
Information from MCFD. The issue has arisen regarding whether Maintenance payments paid to foster parents to cover the costs of caring for the child are income. Following is information taken from the Human Resources Policy manual which clearly shows that it is NOT to be considered income for income assistance purposes. Please click here to review the policy.
In answering the BCFFPA request for additional funding for an extended property damage insurance rider, Jane Cowell, Director, Regional Council Support Team, has sent a response that may be read by clicking here.
Please see the Conferences and Events page for information on:
BCFFPA Annual General Meeting
New for March 2008. A Guide for Social Workers, Foster Caregivers and Health Care Professionals from the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. Click here to read the document in .PDF format.
This letter outlines the amounts received by the caregiver for children in care, and is suitable to give to a lending agency. Click here for a printable .PDF version.
There is an updated "Caregiver Support Service Standards, Police/RCMP Criminal Record Checks, and the Criminal Records Review Act".
document available for your review.
Click here to view.
