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In this episode, Dr. Barbara Lee, Shari Monsma (President) and Gail Moilliet (Vice President) of Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives – a 100% volunteer-run non-profit society made up of kinship caregivers who advocate for equitable rights and support for the children in their care – discuss the ongoing process of collaboration, developing research evidence to advocate for equitable kinship care support, and how this work has generated new opportunities and ideas.

Mandy, F4CRR Director of Advocacy, was invited as a guest on a recent CBC radio interview. She, along with other F4CRR members, is part of GrandFamily Connect which was featured on CBC Vancouver’s prime time radio program “On The Coast … Read More

By The Canadian Press Published: January 23, 2025 B.C.’s ombudsperson says he’s satisfied the provincial government has fixed a problem that short-changed caregivers of children with disabilities.British Columbia ombudsperson Jay Chalke says he’s satisfied the provincial government has fixed a problem that … Read More

As November is Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month, Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives was invited to join Interwoven Connections to collaborate in an impactful panel discussion where experts and lived-experience voices delved into the crucial issues facing kinship caregivers … Read More

A comprehensive break down the different kinship care programs, including their funding and medical benefits, in a straightforward manner – and consulted with our contacts at MCFD to ensure the accuracy of the information

So many wonderful and heart-filled moments were shared during the opening day of the Embracing our Diversity gathering on June 8th in Abbotsford BC. Kinship caregivers from across the province gathered to network, share stories and learn about Trauma Aware … Read More

Examining Support Needs for Children, Youth and Caregivers in Kinship/Out-of-Care Arrangements This is the first time Fairness has been involved in a research project. The purpose of this research project was to examine the necessary support(s) for kinship/out-of-care families. This … Read More

A GATHERING OF KINSHIP CAREGIVERS Several dozen kinship caregivers from around the province met for a two-day gathering in Abbotsford on June 8 and 9th, 2024. Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives was excited to once again bring together grandparents, … Read More

You’re invited… The Provincial Tuition Waiver Program waives tuition and eligible fees for B.C students who are current or former children and youth in care studying full-or-part-time at a BC public post-secondary institution, the Native Education College, or an approved union-based trades … Read More

We are reaching out to all those who are raising a relative’s child or children and are currently enrolled in the grand-parented progam: “Child in Home of Relative” Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction monthly maintenance program.  We at … Read More