Current foster caregivers

Foster (both full-time and respite) caregivers receive ongoing support from a care circle. A care circle is a group of trusted people who have knowledge of a child or youth and their strengths and needs. The circle includes:

• The child or youth’s family
• Members of their Indigenous community
• Their social worker
• 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 information on this page.

On this page

• Foster caregiver payments
• PRIDE In-Service
• Insurance and coverage
• Foster caregiving policies
• Resources

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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 and 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, 375KB)
• Standards for Foster Homes (PDF, 589KB)
• 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
• Child and Youth Substance Use and Toxic Drug Information and Resources (PDF, 141KB)