Foster Parent Coordinators support Foster Families who
have Family Care Agreements with the Ministry of Children and Family
Development (MCFD) in the Okanagan, Similkameen, and Shuswap
Your
Foster Parent Coordinator
Provides:
·
training and support
·
newsletters & email notices
·
information on MCFD policy
·
a library of resource materials
·
OFPA web site
We
also provide help if you are
·
experiencing difficult foster care
situations or
·
going through the complaints /
investigation process
Your
Foster Parent Coordinator works with your local Foster Parents Association to
make sure you have lots of opportunities to meet other Foster Parents.
We
help MCFD with recruitment and act as liaison between them and their Foster
Parents.
Shuswap
Judy Flintoff
Phone:
250-835-2026
Email: Shuswapsupport
Judy
supports Foster Parents who contract with MCFD, Salmon Arm office. This
includes Foster Parents who live in and around the communities of Salmon Arm,
Sorrento, Sicamous, and Enderby.
During
the course of raising their biological children, Judy and her husband were
foster parents to two boys, one of which has remained a permanent family
member, and now has a successful trade and family of his own. Judy loves the
experience of working directly with Foster Parents who are endeavoring to build
value into the lives of British Columbia’s Foster Children.
North Okanagan
Noelle Typusiak
#301 -3402 27th Ave, (The People Place)
Vernon B.C. V1T 1S1
Phone: 250-558-0939
Email: NOKsupport
Noelle
supports Foster Parents who contract with MCFD, Vernon office. This includes
Foster Parents in and around the communities of Armstrong, Cherryville,
Coldstream, Falkland, Lavington, Lumby, and Vernon.
Noelle
has been the Foster Parent Coordinator for the North Okanagan since 2001. She
has 18 years experience as a Foster Parent and as a board member for BCFFPA at
the local, regional, and provincial level. Her work experience includes
experience as a Psychiatric Nurse, Special Education Assistant, and Child Care
Worker.
Central Okanagan
Joan Kirkbride
Phone: 250-868-9285
Fax: (250) 868-9218
Email: COKsupport
Joan
provides support services to Foster Parents who contract with MCFD in Kelowna
and area. This includes Foster Parents who live in and around the communities
of Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, and West Kelowna.
Joan
has worked as the Foster Parent Coordinator since1993. Joan loves working with
Foster Parents and has a well established relationship with caregivers and MCFD,
as well as experience working with parent groups, managing programs, developing
training and providing support. She has previous work experience as a teacher
(B.Ed. degree) and Early Childhood Services Coordinator.
South Okanagan
Betty Bogyo
Phone: 250-488-0561
Fax: 250-490-0710
Email: SOKsupport
Caregivers
who contract with MCFD offices in Penticton, Osoyoos or Princeton access
support services from Betty. This includes Foster Parents who live in and
around the communities of Kaleden, Keremeos, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Oliver,
Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, Summerland, and Tulameen.
Betty
brings 15 years experience as a Foster Parent to her position as Coordinator,
which she has held since 2002. Betty has a Psychology degree and experience as
a Licensed Practical Nurse. She has especially valuable experience with
cultural diversity, including First Nations.
