Basic Needs / Support - Geographic Areas Served: Grand Forks - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)

A monthly payment from the BC government that helps eligible BC families to meet the costs of child care.more info

Offers free, confidential, 24/7 temporary refuge and supportive services for women and their children leaving relationship violence. more info

Combined with Canada Child Benefit and provides eligible BC families monthly payments for each child under eighteen years of age.more info

A free program for pregnant women and new parents for children under 2 years that provides information, resources and support. more info

Low-income seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have access to the BC Bus Pass Program. The pass is valid in communities served by BC Transit or Translink. more info

Provides a free service available to families in British Columbia who are eligible to receive or pay family support.more info

Provides opportunities for lower-income families, seniors and pregnant women to buy fresh, local food at BC farmers' markets.more info

Website contains comprehensive information and links regarding BC Government family and social supports more info

Includes listings of public housing managed by BC Housing and buildings operated by non-profit societies and housing co-operatives.more info

A grant program that helps homeowners and landlords pay for home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors and people with disabilities can live independently.more info