(April 17, 2023 – New Westminster, B.C.) Last fall, the BC Disability Collaborative applauded Premier Eby and MCFD Minister Dean’s announcement maintaining individualized funding for some children and youth while committing to engage in deeper consultation on a new service model. We were encouraged to hear that interim investments would
RCY-CYSN Research report highlights key components for CYSN service delivery – current FCC pilot model leaves more questions than answers FSI calls CYSN to make funding available, equal and flexible for all children, youth and families (February 24, 2023 – New Westminster, B.C.)—Family Support Institute (FSI) applauds andwelcomes the most
(November 26, 2022 – New Westminster, B.C.) The Family Support Institute (FSI) is pleased and celebrates the announcement from Premier David Eby to extend autism funding past 2025, overturning past decisions to halt the funding to over 23,000 families in B.C. This decision will bring relief and ease angst to thousands of
Lack of meaningful engagement, clear correspondence or action plans from the Ministry of Health creates additional barriers for children with complex medical needs.
