Childcare and parenting in Penticton, British Columbia
Okanagan Foster Parents Association
In short
To enable Foster Parents to be better able to care for themselves and the children in their care because of the education and support provided by the Okanagan Foster Parents Association.
- Who it is for
- Youth; Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Legal help and my rights, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice
- Where
- 341 Haynes Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5S1
- How to reach
- (250) 462-6907 · soksupport@okfosterparents.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
Services from this organization
Become a Foster Parent
Okanagan Foster Parents Association
- 0.7 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
About this organization
To enable Foster Parents to be better able to care for themselves and the children in their care because of the education and support provided by the Okanagan Foster Parents Association. The purpose of the Okanagan Foster Parents Association is to provide education and support to Foster Parents in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Shuswap.
What they offer
Foster Parent Coordinators support Foster Parents who have Family Care Agreements with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) in the Okanagan, Similkameen, and Shuswap. Your Foster Parent Coordinator Provides: training and support newsletters & email notices information on MCFD policy a library of resource materials OFPA web site We also provide help if you are: experiencing difficult foster care situations or going through the complaints / investigation process Your Foster Parent Coordinator works with your local Foster Parents Association to make sure you have lots of opportunities to meet other Foster Parents. We help MCFD with recruitment and act as liaison between them and their Foster Parents.
Who it is for
Foster Parents
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 462-6907, email soksupport@okfosterparents.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Penticton, British Columbia.
341 Haynes Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5S1
341 Haynes Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5S1Penticton, British Columbia
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