Fostering Solutions Program

All foster caregivers, regardless of who they foster and who they foster for are entitled to support, advocacy and guidance when issues or concerns arise about their foster home and the care they provide. The BCFPA is funded to provide expanded support, advocacy and mediation services for all foster families across British Columbia. These services will complement the support services offered by the foster parent support agency contractors in the Service Delivery Areas. BCFPAs Fostering Solutions Program service differs from supports provided by the contracted agencies. Whereas contracted agencies provide a myriad of services to the community including support for common needs of foster parents. BCFPA works with foster parents, MCFD, and Indigenous Child and Family Service Agency teams across the province to find solutions to complex issues. The Ministry and BCFPA recognize the need for a new approach to help address the current challenges with retention and reducing the loss of new foster caregivers. The systemic issues that lead to the loss of foster parents are mitigated by working in partnership and applying a solutions-focused perspective. Through our Fostering Solutions Program, BCFPA provides direct advocacy and support for foster caregivers who encounter challenges with placements. Our direct advocacy activities include working with foster parents, ministry, and Indigenous agency staff to assist in the resolution of complex support situations such as: Investigations and quality of care Contract and payment Care team and planning concerns Foster parent adoption processes Placements of children The value of BCFPAs service is in our solutions-focused perspective and long history and experience working within the Ministrys policy and practice framework. The benefits of our approach include: Efficient and effective resolution of issues assists with retention of valuable experienced foster parents Peer support helps build healthy, resilient communities and strong resource networks Partnerships with contracted foster parent support agencies build a continuum of accessible support to address situations that require expanded service A partnership approach to identifying solutions to difficult situations builds understanding, goodwill and strengthens relationships The Fostering Solutions Program can be accessed through our toll-free line at 1-800-663-9999. Our service is available to all foster caregivers in the province, and we regularly accept referrals for service from contracted agencies, MCFD, and Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies/Delegated Aboriginal Agencies. Please note that the Solutions Program is NOT an emergency, 24/7 service. Callers should allow 48 hours for a response.

Call (800) 663-9999, or use the website.

Phone

(800) 663-9999

Website

https://bcfosterparents.ca/programs-and-services/fostering-solutions-program/