Foster Care Education Program

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) in collaboration with the British Columbia Federation of Foster Parent Associations (BCFFPA) has developed a standardized education program designed to build on the skills and experience caregivers bring to their role, as well as knowledge to support their ongoing training and development.

All approved caregivers are required to complete the program within two years.

The BC Foster Care Education Program is free of charge and consists of a total of 53 hours of training. It is presented in 14 modules which cover a variety of topics such as separation and loss; the effect of abuse and neglect on children; effect of fetal alcohol syndrome and suicide intervention and prevention.

Each of the ministry’s five regions has one or more contracts with regional foster parent support agencies to provide this education program. To find out about the foster education program in your area, please click on the agency associated with your region.

Fraser Region

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Interior Region

• Kamloops & Kootenays - Interior Community Services
• Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon & Salmon Arm - Okanagan Foster Parents Association

North Region

• Axis Family Resources

Vancouver Coastal Region

• Hollyburn Family Services

Vancouver Island Region

• Foster Parent Support Services Society