BCFFPA Board of Directors
Summary
January 16, 2008
1.
December 10, 2007 Minutes accepted
2.
Treasurer’s Report
a.
Financial Report –50K will be held in reserve for future use. gaming funds have
been applied for to continue providing Idea Forums. The Federation may also be
able to work jointly with Health to provide Safe Babies Training
b.
Budget 2008/2009 – We are including Capital Items in the budget going forward.
These will include computer upgrades, junior fundraiser, triangulation training,
regional support workers, and donations of land and buildings for Camps for
Kids.
3.
President’s Report
a.
Idea Forums – Two BCFFPA Reps will attend the Idea Forum on February 20th in
Victoria with the President.
b.
Media – had a call from CBC Radio regarding advertising in Kamloops for foster
parents. Wanted to know if it was a crisis situation. Federation will write an
opinion paper on kids leaving care early. It is felt that the move to release kids to
youth agreements too early is budget driven. Hopefully the mentorship programs
get up and running soon.
c.
Foster Parent has asked that the Federation lobby the ministry in her area for a
review of her home closure. She will be contacted for a meeting with a rep from
the Federation to clarify the scenario of events that took place prior to the
closure, and any documentation available as to the reasons for that closure. The
President will then write a letter asking for the review.
d.
LeaAnn Tellier has been hired to replace Jayne who left to take a more lucrative
offer. Lea Ann comes to the Federation with many excellent skills.
4.
New Business
a.
Cary de Best was appointed Communications Chairperson
b.
Debbie Drewitz was appointed Nominations Chairperson. The reps make up the
committee and work with the ED.
c.
The President requested that three representative from the BCFFPA attend the
FBCYICN 15
th
anniversary.
d.
Honorary and Honorary Life memberships were voted on as well. The votes
were carried unanimously by the full board.
e.
The Board decided to have board member reports published in the newsletter in
February and October and then provide an annual report for April 15 for the
membership rather than provide four reports per year. Agency reports will be
requested for December and June.
f.
A motion was made and carried that efforts will be made to assist the Nanaimo
Local to be up and running. A letter will be sent from the office requesting
expressions of interest.
5.
Old Business
a.
CFFA Request for Because they are Children. A motion was moved and carried
to allow CFFA to use Because they are Children publicly with our logo on it.
b.
Understanding Normal Infant Crying – Sheila Davis attended on behalf of the
BCFFPA. Information is available from the office.
c.
Jim Randall Letter – The agreement with Jim expired February 29th, 2009.
fosterchildren domain to remain the property of the BCFFPA
d.
A fundraising committee was formed with Jan as chairperson and Ellaine leading
the initiatives.
e.
Heather Frey the BCFFPA Past Region B Delegate to the board is very ill in
hospital. A card and plant will be sent
6.
Regional Delegates Reports
a.
Vancouver Coastal – The Delegate attended the ICE training and presented
information about the BCFFPA to potential foster parents. He is also working
with the Adolescent Caregivers Group to get a local formed and legal.
b.
Fraser – The same issues around respite and support work continue to arise in
Fraser. The Delegate continues to share information with caregivers
c.
Interior – The Macro regional counsel has requested a Ministry Liaison, however
no response has been received to date. The ministry is not taking any youth
over 14 into care unless the situation is critical. It was decided to write a letter to
Carole Taylor asking her to release more money into MCFD in the next budget to
allow for an increase in the number of foster homes and an increase in services
to allow for more youth to come into care rather than wait until the situation is
critical.
d.
North – Working on getting Team Meetings up and running. A letter has been
sent to MCFD. Northern Advisory Committee continues to operate.
e.
Island – The Delegate continues to have difficulty in getting the agency to invite
her to their meetings such as the real issues forums being held throughout the
island. There is a need for province wide understanding around what foster
parents are required to pay for re prescription and therapy. A letter will be written
requesting this information.
7.
Other Business
a.
Regional Reports will now be delivered at the beginning of the meetings.
b.
Regional Reps will meet via teleconference
c.
It was moved and passed have 3 face to face meetings yearly rotated through
the regions plus one at the AGM
