Last reviewed April 2022 by the Clicklaw Editors

Good starting points include:

• The Extended Family Program, from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, describes services and financial supports if you are taking care of a relative's child.
• Child protection, from Legal Aid BC, has a section that contains information for grandparents or other relatives raising a relative's child. It explains the kinds of government benefits they may get and under what circumstances. It also provides links to other sites that explain how and where to apply for these benefits. 
• If you are a grandparent raising your grandchild, also see I am a grandparent raising my grandchild. What are my rights and what kind of benefits can I receive?

Need more help?

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Line, from Parent Support Services Society of BC, has a toll-free line providing assistance to grandparents and other relatives raising children full-time in their homes in BC. They help you with advocacy around kinship care benefits (including Extended Family Program, CIHR, and government benefits).
• Find an Advocate, from PovNet, provides a list of community advocates who may be able to provide information or assistance regarding government benefits.
• Find more help near you on Clicklaw HelpMap. 

See our related common questions:

• See all common questions about family law
• See all common questions about pensions, benefits & welfare

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welfare, child in the home of a relative benefit, raising a relative's child