We recommend all foster parents with school aged kids view this MCFD Town Hall:
Recording of Back to School Town Hall for Caregivers and Care Providers
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
Recording of Dr. Trevor Corneil, Office of the Provincial Health Officer, Alex Schreiber Acting ADM/Provincial Director of Child Welfare and Debbie Samija Executive Director of Service North Fraser in the a Town Hall meeting from Thursday, September 3rd, 2020. This town hall will provide you with information regarding back to school
for children and youth in care.
Update on federal funding for back-to-school Sept 3, 2020
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
Rob Fleming, Minister of Education, provides an update on how federal funding builds and expands on safe back-to-school plans for the 2020-2021 school year.
COVID-19 Practice Bulletin #17: MCFD/DAA & EDUC Collaborative Approaches During Covid-19 Pandemic Return to School Update
It is that time of year where we are preparing for back to school. It can be both a time of excitement and stress for parents, caregivers, care providers, children and youth. There has been considerable work done to prepare for a successful return to school in this COVID-19 environment. BC has recently announced its Return to School plans, MCFD and Ministry of Education will continue to collaborate to support a successful return to school this year. School is an important part of a child/youth’s social support system and teachers and school personnel play a protective and supportive role for children and youth. MCFD supports and promotes children/youth returning to school based on the guidance and advice of the Provincial Health Officer. Most children will be able to attend school safely in person and this is the preferred option for children and youth in care (CYIC).
Please visit your local School District websites for more information.
