British Columbia Federation of Foster Parent Associations, BCFFPA

the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)

MCFD Client Relations Branch Toll Free Number


1 877 387-7027

Within Greater Victoria, clients and the public can reach MCFD at 387-7027

General Responsibilities of the MCFD

The BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations is contracted with MCFD to provide support services to Foster Parents in the Province of BC.

MCFD Web Page

Let's Make it Official, Get Kinnected!

On Tuesday March 25, 2008 The Minister of Children and Family Development, Tom Christensen, officially launched the Kinnections youth mentorship pilot program in the Lower Mainland. Click here to see the announcement letter.

BCFFPA/MCFD Related Reports and Documents

COLA and Carbon Tax

BCFFPA has written letters to Minister Tom Christensen regarding the COLA and Carbon tax and received the following responses during 2008.
COLA Letter
Carbon Tax Letter
And some additional information about the BC Climate Action Dividend payment.
BC Climate Action Dividend Information Sources
Questions & Answers for MCFD Social Workers

MCFD Reports and Publications

The Ministry of Children and Family Development has released its June 30, 2008 Operational Plan Update and Progress Reports. The Operational Plan Update outlines the status of the various actions and milestones that the ministry is working on in order to enhance and improve services for children, youth and communities.
The Operational Plan Update also includes an appendix containing progress on the implementation of the Hughes Review recommendations.
The Operational Plan Progress Report contains information on the specific steps being undertaken in order to achieve the various actions in the Operational Plan.
(Please click here to read these reports.)

There are numerous other papers and reports that the Ministry for Children and Family Development has put out.  They can be accessed directly from the MCFD Reports and Publications web site.

Feedback Form

At the 2006 BCFFPA AGM, a motion was raised and passed requesting that the BCFFPA prepare an information form for Foster Parents to give feedback to the child’s social worker on the quality of service received during a placement. The BCFFPA has developed a printable version of the form for the use by Foster Parents, to be returned to the Ministry when completed. Here is the form.