AGM 2007
Motions
01/AGM/2007: MSC: (Jill Beech) Move that the Annual Report contain all the data
related to:
1.
Number of memberships for the Province by region
2.
Telephone calls related to the toll free line
3.
Calls received and referred to the regions
This will be reinstated
02/AGM/2007:MSC: (Sheila Davis) We resolve to ask the BCFFPA to look into
variances in contract rates throughout the province.
The board is investigating this motion
03/AGM/2007:MSD: (Kula Zervos) Move that there be additional reps for large
regions (i.e. Fraser Valley)
There are no funds available to cover costs for an additional rep for larger areas
04/AGM/2007:MSC: (Wendy Sutherland) The BCFFPA continue to actively develop
an information form for foster parents to give feedback to the child’s social worker
on the quality of service received as per motion #13 from the 2006 BCFFPA AGM.
This has been completed and posted on the BCFFPA web site
05/AGM/2007:MSC: (Heather Bayes) Move that the BCFFPA develop a joint training
module with MCFD on triangulation and the impact on the fostering of the youth in
care.
MCFD went forward in the Interior and developed their own model which the
BCFFPA has asked to share.
06/AGM/2007: MSC: ( Lila Lachmuth) Move that the BCFFPA do some type of
clarification with lending agencies regarding foster income. This is because many
foster parents have difficulty securing mortgages etc. because lending agencies,
banks etc. are confused about our method of income.
This is completed and posted on the BCFFPA web site
07/AGM/2007: MSC: (Wendy Sutherland) BCFFPA actively pursue discussion with
MCFD with respect to increasing the length of our contracts
Motion amended to read “extend the term of the contract” Amendment carried
MCFD will not increase the length of contracts at this time
08/AGM/2007:MSC: (Holly Golanowski) Since the increase in the maintenance, gas
has increased again and will continue to increase. Therefore we are requesting an
immediate increase in the maintenance to allow for the increase in the cost for gas.
The wording in the original motion was struck and replaced with “increase in the km
rate and a decrease in the minimum km allotted” – carried
Foster Parent maintenance and service payments have increased. Mileage amounts
have been changed to .30 per km from .25 with a limit of 320 km
09/AGM/2007: MSC: (Helen Hofer) The BCFFPA ask the ministry to immediately
notify foster parents who have been accused of an allegation what the allegation is
about.
The wording of the motion was amended from “immediately” to “within 24 hours and
within normal business hours and to be confirmed in writing and delivered by hand
or registered mail.”
It was again amended to “within 3 business days – to be confirmed in writing and
delivery by hand or registered mail.” Carried with amendments
This has been addressed with MCFD under the foster parent rights document
10/AGM/2007:MSC: (Stan Beech) The BCFFPA ask the MCFD for an automatic cost
of living increase annually and provide us with a report at the next AGM.
The Ministry increased maintenance and service payments and is not willing to include a
COLA at this time.
11/AGM/2007: MSC: (Jill Beech) Move that whereas the BCFFPA is the recognized
voice for all foster parents, I move that a member of each contracted agency be a
participant in the BCFFPA teleconferences after the business is concluded
The Board looked further into this and it was determined that the cost would be
prohibitive
12/AGM/2007: MCS: (Heather Bayes) The BCFFPA explore with the legal system of
BC the reasons for the extended timelines for adoption and to investigate methods to
speed up the process
The BCFFPA is working with the Adoptive Families Association on this issue
13/AGM/2007:MSC: (Esther Swanson) The BCFFPA look into developing a province
wide summer camp program for BC Children in Care.
The board decided to stay with the current Camps For Kids Program.. In the mean
time, there web page allows for donations to support a summer camp. There are
also liability, insurance, and staffing issues to be considered. The board decided not
to move forward with this issue for the foreseeable future.
14/AGM/2007:MSC (Lila Lachmuth) The BCFFPA develop some formalized type of
urgent response system to assist foster parents (families) during tragedy
There was a committee struck to address this, however it has not come to fruition to
date
15/AGM/2007: MSC (Holly Golanowski) BCFFPA negotiate with MCFD to set up
paid positions for a communication/Advocate worker
BCFFPA has been in discussion with MCFD to allow for this, however MCFD feels
that the foster parent support agencies fulfill this role already so does not wish to
persue it at this time.
