Family and social supports
Services and information topics
Youth and family services
Find support services for children, caregivers, parents and guardians. Access specialized resources to help your family.
Benefits and affordability
Discover supports and benefits available to help make life more affordable for people in B.C.
ChildCareBC
Explore child care options, benefits and programs. Access support for early childhood professionals.
Foster caregiving and kinship care
Learn about foster and kinship care in B.C. and access resources for care providers.
Seniors
Seniors, families and caregivers can find resources to support healthy, active aging.
Services for people with disabilities
Find programs and resources for people living with disabilities in B.C.
Income assistance
Learn about eligibility, payment details and service options for income assistance.
Borrowing money
Understand your rights and the risks involved in borrowing money in B.C.
Data, monitoring and quality assurance
Make a complaint, access reports and data or find client and service provider information.
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Accessibility
Increasing accessibility and decreasing barriers for people with disabilities.
Single Parent Employment Initiative
Helping single parents on assistance transition into in-demand jobs.
In Focus
More than 3,000 new student seats opening in B.C.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
As families prepare to send kids back to school in September, new schools and additions are opening in several growing communities, with thousands more spaces under construction throughout British Columbia.