Foster Care Reimbursement
Foster parents are provided with a non-taxable daily rate, issued monthly for the number of days a child was in their home that specific month. Foster parents also receive bi-annual funding for the clothing, including an additional amount in preparation for children/ youth returning to school. Medical and Dental expenses, including prescriptions are paid by Family and Children's Services.
Special Needs Children/Youth
If a child is in-care for more than 30 days the Foster care worker, Child-in-care worker and foster parents will develop a special rate agreement which will cover additional expenses due to the specific needs of the child/youth.
Insurance Rider Program
Rider insurance is a program that works in conjunction with Foster Families existing tenant or homeowner insurance providing extended property damage and comprehensive general liability. For more information follow this link: http://www.bcfosterparents.ca/insurance/insurancebrochure.html