MCFD foster parents, out of care (kith and kin) providers, and restricted foster parents within the Vancouver Coastal Region (Richmond, Vancouver & North Shore) and all VACFSS caregivers have access to no-cost, confidential, professional support services.
There are currently four agencies contracted by MCFD to provide this support. These include:
Connexus Child and Family Services
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Hollyburn Family Services
Vancouver Coastal Health – Foundations Program
VACFSS has contracted the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents and Hollyburn Family Services to provide this support.
These agencies provide different levels of support to parents and families. There are various types of support available, including, but not restricted to:
General Services
In-Home Family Support
In-Home Specialized Support
Accessing Support Services
Caregivers can access general support services themselves by calling 1-877-926-1185 or emailing us .
In-Home Foster Family Support and In-Home Specialized Support Services requires a referral to be completed by your Resource Social Worker. Please speak to this person about being referred to the support program. Once the referral is completed a Family Support Worker will contact you directly to set up an initial meeting.