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Children, Youth & Families - Foster Parents / Foster Children

Adoption 2 Car Seat Safety 7 Child Care / Resources 16 Child Development / Special Needs 25 Children / Youth Support 11 Early Years (0-5 yrs) Programs 38 Family & Individual Resources Centres 7 Family Support 13 Foster Parents / Foster Children 5 Health Centres / Family Services 11 Literacy 8 Pregnancy /Newborns 20 Separation / Divorce 5 Sexual Health 7

Aboriginal Family Connections Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Offers support and counselling for Aboriginal families including helping to provide cultural and family connections for Aboriginal children and youth in care of MCFD.more info

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Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS), West Kootenay Office
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
Jessica MacLeod, Program Coordinator: (250) 399-0710
WK Office: 1-877-904-2634
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BC Foster Parents Association (BCFPA)

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208 - 20641 Logan Avenue
, Langley , BC, V3A 7R3
Office: 1-800-663-9999
West Kootenay Contact: (778) 460-5174
Phone number (after hours): 1-888-495-4440
Fax: (604) 544-2223
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Federation of BC Youth in Care Network

Information, resources and assistance for youth living in foster care in BC.more info

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360- 555 Sixth Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3L 5H1
Office: (604) 527-7762
Office Staff (Cell): (604) 353-3508
Fax: (604) 527-7764
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Foster Parent After Hours Support Line

Toll-free line provides specialized support and assistance to foster parents.more info

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Ministry of Children and Family Development
Support Line: 1-888-495-4440
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Indigenous Caregivers of BC

Supports the unique needs of caregivers of Indigenous children, and Indigenous communities with targeted development, recruitment, and training of Indigenous caregiver families. more info

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Indigenous Perspectives Society, Centre of Excellence in Community Education
664 Granderson Road
, Victoria, BC, V9B 2R8
Caregiver Support Line: (250) 857-4969
Caregiver Support Worker: (844) 391-0007 ext 229
Phone number (after hours): 1-888-495-4440
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