Out-of-Care (kinship) care options for children and youth in B.C.

Last updated on August 27, 2024

When a child or youth is unable to live with their parents, it's best if they can live with someone they know like:

  • A family member – a grandparent, aunt or uncle or an older sibling
  • Someone who has an established relationship or cultural connection to the child and their family
  • A person with a cultural connection or a traditional responsibility to the child or youth, such as a member of the child’s Indigenous community

This is called an out-of-care or kinship arrangement – it's primary goals are always to:

  • Reunite the child with their parents wherever possible
  • Put the child or youth at the center of all decisions, which includes considering their views about decisions that affect them

Find out about these options: