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Foster Care
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 The Health Supports for Children in Care and Youth Agreements Guide is now available. Click here to view the guide.
The Dental Benefits for Children in Care and Youth Agreements Guide is now available. Click here to view the guide.
On March 2, 2007, Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen announced the majority of B.C.'s foster families will receive a rate increase of at least $200 per month, incrementally over the next three years.
Click here to read questions and answers on rate increases.
To view the new rate structure click here.
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Caring for
children is every society's most important job. Foster families
provide an invaluable service to our community by providing homes
for children whose own families are going through difficulties
and cannot look after them. Legislation, ministry policy and standards
guide much of fostering, but caring, compassion and common sense
also guide it.
There are
different types of foster homes:
- Regular
homes are for children who require the general level of
care.
- Restricted
homes are provided for children who know, or are related
to the foster family, often on an urgent basis.
- Specialized
homes are for children with special, physical, mental, emotional
or behavioural needs. There are three levels
of specialized homes based on the skills and experience required
to care for the child.
- Respite
or relief homes are for short-term placements when the regular
caregiver needs a break or weekend off from their parenting
duties.
Where can
I get more information? You can phone the
B.C.
Federation of Foster Parent Associations'
Fosterline: 1-800-663-9999 or the Federation
of Aboriginal Foster Parents Association at 1-866-291-7091 toll free.
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