The Extended Family Program

Provides information about the extended family program. Under the program, parents who are temporarily unable to care for their children can ask to have their children placed in the care of family or friends, instead of having them go into foster care.

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produced by
Legal Services Society
produced in
2014
last reviewed
January 2014 i Last date reviewed by a qualified expert to ensure content up-to-date. See "Tips" in Clicklaw content criteria (bottom of pageside menu) for details.
resource type
basics
tags
alternatives to foster care, Aboriginal child, child protection fact sheet series, removal of a child from the home, kith and kin care agreement, EFP, grandparent's rights, grandparents, grandparents & other relatives, Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website