Foster (both full-time and respite) caregivers receive ongoing support from a care circle (a group of trusted people who have knowledge of a child/youth and their strengths and needs – including the child or youth’s family, members of their Indigenous community, social worker, and other community members and professionals). If you've been approved to be a foster caregiver in B.C., we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the following information.

Foster Caregiver Payments

Foster caregivers receive a monthly maintenance payment based on the type of home that covers the costs of caring for a child or youth.

PRIDE In-Service

All foster caregivers must complete the PRIDE In-Service training within two years of becoming approved. This specialized mandatory training is free of charge and takes about 53 hours to complete.

Insurance & Coverage

Learn more about the different types of insurance available to foster caregivers in B.C. There are also easy-to-follow instructions on how to make a claim.

Foster Caregiving Policies

• Foster Family Handbook (PDF)
• Standards for Foster Homes (PDF)
• Child, Family and Community Service Act

Resources

• B.C. Foster Parents Association
• Representative for Children and Youth
• Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
• B.C. Ombudsperson
• Caregiver Learning Network