MCFD’s new Learning Fund for Young Adults is now open for applications!

The Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA) is a one-time grant of $1,500 that helps young people with BC care experience with MCFD/ICFSAs participate in a range of learning opportunities. To support flexibility and autonomy in decision-making, applicants are encouraged to use this grant for an educational, employment, training or life-skills program, course or activity […]

MCFD Province-Wide Engagement Circles!

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is hosting public engagement circles to gather recommendations on how to transform care planning policy and practice, with a focus on fostering belonging – to family, culture, and community – for Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and youth in care. The distinctions-based and cohort-based engagement circles will be […]

SAJE IS HERE! – EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY, INCOME SUPPORT, AND MORE!

Effective April 4, 2024, youth and young adults with care experience in British Columbia have access to expanded supports through the Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program. The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Indigenous Child and Family Service (ICFS) Agencies are now supporting more young adults with care experience, for […]