It’s been a work in progress over the years, but just prior to the 2024 Gathering, we finalized a comparison table to clearly differentiate between kinship care programs as this information can be challenging to find and interpret on the MCFD website.
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The information in these documents is based on the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) website and is current as of September 2026 and the original files were reviewed by MCFD staff in 2024. These documents were created and updated by volunteers at Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives.
We broke down the different 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 (which they verified in June 2024). Please email us!
We are aware that the acronyms used can be very confusing. Download and print this Glossary of the Acronyms used for reference.
- 54.01 & 54.1-Permanent Guardianship [updated September 2026]
- Child in Home of Relative (CIHR) [updated September 2026]
- Extended Family Plan (EFP) [updated September 2026]
- Informal Agreements [updated September 2026]
- Interim or Temporary Custody Order [updated September 2026]
- Out-of-Care Arrangements [updated September 2026]
Please note: there are some differences in semantics, such as using “54.01, 54.1 Support” instead of “54.01, 54.1 Program”. We will continue to update these documents as needed.
We hope you find these files helpful.
