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Child and family service legislation and regulations

Last updated on December 20, 2024

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is responsible for the following Acts and regulations.  To look up an Act or regulation not listed here, please visit BC Laws.

Adoption Act

Child Care BC Act

Child Care Subsidy Act

Child, Family and Community Service Act

Community Services Interim Authorities Act

Employment and Assistance Act

In relation to the child in the home of a relative program, except ss. 17(3) & (4), 18-20, 21(1), 22(1)-(3), (4)(b), (5) & (6), 23(1)(a)(ii) & (iii) & (b)(ii) & (iii), 23(2), 24(1), (2)(A) & (3)(7) & 29

Human Resource Facility Act - except s. 1(d)

Social Workers Act

Youth Justice Act – Except Part 1 and s.44(2)(a) and (b)

Legislation administered by other ministries

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BC Laws is published by the Queen's Printer for British Columbia in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Legislative Assembly.

MCFD supports healthy child development through its commitment to collaborative professional practice delivered across a range of services. These services strive to maximize the potential of children and youth and achieve meaningful outcomes for children, youth and families. MCFD’s approach to service delivery is focused on service excellence, operational excellence and continuous learning and growth.

This portal contains data and trends as well as the ministry's performance indicators for each service line. It is updated twice annually.