Out of Care Options - Support for Caregivers of Children of Extended Family or Friends

Provided by Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services

Instilling hope and building on strengths that reside in all families.
The Out of Care Options Program supports caregivers who provide daily care for the children of extended family or friends. These living arrangements allow children to remain connected to the larger family network and avoid placement in foster care. An Out of Care Options Counsellor provides caregivers with emotional support, legal system guidance and access to resources to help nurture healthy relationships within the family.

Eligibility for Program
  • MCFD Out Of Care Caregivers,
  • Experiencing challenges and struggles in their caregiver role,
  • Caregiver must be a resident of Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows,
  • Ability to attend monthly group - program hours are flexible and adapted to meet the needs of the family.

604-467-6911 ext. 1222

Public email: amanhas@comservice.bc.ca

Website: https://www.comservice.bc.ca/programs...

22768 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 4L2

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
  • Self-referral
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Service area: Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows

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