Information for Current Foster Caregivers

Even though foster families receive ongoing support from a care team, there are additional programs that can be of assistance.

If you've been approved to be a foster caregiver in B.C. we encourage you to take a moment and review the following information on monthly maintenance payment, education, and insurance.

Types of Family Care Homes & Payment

Foster families receive a monthly maintenance payment that covers the costs of caring for a child. Providing foster care is not a job – foster caregivers are not expected to give up their employment in order to care for children.

Children's needs range from reasonably straightforward to very complex, which requires different types of foster care.

• Learn more about the types of family care homes and rates

Foster Care Education

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

• More Information on the program

Insurance & Coverage

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

• Insurance programs and options