Dear Foster Caregivers,
Thank you for your continued support to children, youth and families while you are going through your own pandemic struggles – keeping your doors and hearts open and providing a safe harbour in this uncertain time.
We know the COVID-19 pandemic has been an incredibly challenging time and that you have many questions. The BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations (BCFFPA) and the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) are pleased to invite you to an information session on:
May 13, 1—2 PM
No RSVP is needed – please use this
LINK
As you know, on March 26, 2020, in person visits between children and youth in care and their families outside of caregiver’s homes were paused, with some exceptions, and visits are being conducted virtually at this time. The purpose of this session is to provide an opportunity to answer any health related questions/concerns you have as we anticipate and develop a plan to return to in person visitation between children and youth in care and their families in the coming weeks. The session will be hosted on You Tube and will be co-hosted by BCFFPA Executive Director Jayne Wilson, and ADM/Provincial Director of Child Welfare MCFD, Cory Heavener. Dr. Daniele Behn Smith of the Provincial Health Office will be our special guest.
Unfortunately with a call of this size we are unable to take live questions.
Please refer to the sources below for the most up to date information on COVID-19 from both Provincial and Federal resources:
Thank you for your patience and understanding, we are working hard to keep you informed as this situation evolves.
Sincerely,
Jayne Wilson and Cory Heavener
