Foster Home Support 

Families are provided dedicated support and education to develop a deeper understanding of the children they care for, including crisis intervention and debriefing. Referrals through the Ministry of Children & Family Development. This program is offered in collaboration with BGCO.

What Is the Service

Supports foster parents in the challenging role of caring for a foster child

• After-hours Consultation
• Crisis Intervention
• Debriefing
• Mediation
• Education & Training

• Since 1991
• Become A Caregiver

How to Access the Service

Referrals to this service are made through the Ministry of Children & Family Development

• Kelowna Office
  • 778-699-2272
  • 1340 Ellis St.

Community Resources

• Okanagan Foster Parents Association
  • Cyndee Sapiano, Central Okanagan Foster Parent Coordinator
  • 250-870-8991
  • coksupport@okfosterparents.ca
• After Hours Support: Ministry of Children & Family Development
  • 1-800-663-9122
• Foster Now BC
• BC Federation of Foster Parents Associations
  • 1-800-663-9999
  • After Hours
    • 1-888-495-4440

Funding Partners