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
Email: office@bcfosterparents.ca
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In order to adjust our regional representation to align with the Ministry of Children and Family Development's geographic boundaries,
we are calling for nominations for Coast Fraser Region Delegate. This Delegate will represent foster
parents throughout a vast area of the Lower Mainland/Coast and those who apply should be able to network with BCFFPA Locals and
individual foster parents throughout the region.
Please refer to these documents for more information.
The Maurice Graydon Bursaries, which are awarded annually, have been established for youth currently and formerly in care who wish to continue their education.
October 2011 is Foster Family Month
and is the annual
acknowledgement of the Foster Parents of British Columbia,
when we stop and think about what we do for the children and
youth and how much of ourselves we put into every one of
them.
See our Fall 2011 edition of FosterlineBC for all the details.
Children's Acetaminophen Recall (New June 10, 2011)Health Canada is recalling Life Brand Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets in the 160 mg bottle and Children's Strength Acetaminophen Tablets in the 80 mg bottle because the child-resistant packaging is faulty. The drugs are sold at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Changes have been made to the Criminal Record Checks for Care Providers effective
October 1, 2010.
The NEW Criminal Record Check Policy and Procedures for Caregivers will take effect and will apply
to all criminal record checks for caregivers.
Click here to view.
Also please see:
INFORMATION BULLETIN
2010CFD0012-000647 June 1, 2010
Ministry of Children and Family Development
SAFETY CHECKS STRENGTHENED FOR KIDS’ CAREGIVERS
The BCFFPA is standardizing our email addresses to use our own domain email boxes. Email sent to email address using domains such as "istar.ca" will not be received.
The General Email Box:
office@bcfosterparents.ca
All employees have their own e-mail addresses beginning with their first name @bcfosterparents.ca
Please see the Other Information page for:
Regional Resolution Consultants-MCFD
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
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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.
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.
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.