Thank you to all who attended the meeting via Zoom on Saturday October 26th, 2024. We are happy to confirm we have a full slate on our Board of Directors for the coming year. Below are three of the reports … Read More
So the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has suggested that your family move from the Extended Family Plan (EFP) to 54.01 & 54.1-Permanent Guardian Program. Here are some things to consider… Positive reasons for this transition: Negative reasons … Read More
If you are new to kinship care-giving or have been raising a relative’s child for many years, chances are you have encountered so many mysterious acronyms. It can be very overwhelming… so our dedicated team of volunteers has compiled the … 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
In June 2023, we hosted our second province-wide gathering in Kamloops BC. Here is some feedback from those who attended: “I am so grateful for the opportunity to come again and hope there is going to be another one. It … Read More