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Adult care program  Describes an initiative that assists older First Nations people with functional disabilities to maintain their independence, maximize their level of functioning, and live in conditions of health and safety. Source: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Dealing with difficulties in foster homes: a guide for foster parents  Provides a guide for foster parents in British Columbia on the Ministry of Children and Family Development's protocols for investigating quality of care or reports of abuse or neglect in foster homes. Also outlines how issues between foster parents and ministry staff may be resolved. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development Emergency and support services  Provides phone numbers for the Ministry of Children and Family Development's after-hours phone line, foster parent support line, the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents Association, the Office for the Advocate of Service Quality, and information on adopting one of BC's children in care. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development Foster care  Describes foster care and different types of foster homes. Provides links to additional information on foster care in British Columbia, health and well-being, and guardianship. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development Foster family handbook  Describes the Family Care Home program in British Columbia. Discusses the responsibilities of foster parents under the Child, Family and Community Services Act. Identifies the types of foster care and what kinds of support are available to foster families. Includes pre-placement checklist for foster parents. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development Foster parenting makes a difference in so many lives  Defines fostering and describes the sort of situations that necessitate this kind of care for a child. Explains the roles and responsibilities of foster parents in British Columbia. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development Know your rights under the Child, Family and Community Service Act: a guide for young people in care  Explains the rights of young people in the care of the BC Ministry of Children and Families. Provides information for young offenders, those admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act, and those who have been removed from their families. Includes information on how to make a complaint. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development Reports and publications  Lists ministry publications in areas such as addiction, adoption, child protection, foster care, public health and family support, special needs, and youth services. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development Useful tips for youth leaving care  Provides youth leaving government care with information about money, jobs, independent living, school, welfare, housing, health, self-esteem, stress, communication, self-assertion, human rights, dealing with conflict, obtaining identification, and getting help. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development Your role as a relative  Describes how relatives can help if there is a concern about child abuse or neglect in the family. Explains the role of child protection services and reviews the means of obtaining custody or visitation of children in foster care. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
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