Interior Community Services' Support to Family Care Network Program (STFC) recognizes that the work we do takes place across lands that hold deep cultural, spiritual, and historical significance for Indigenous Peoples on the lands of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, Nlaka'pamux and Ktunaxa Nations. These lands have been home to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities since time immemorial, and we acknowledge their enduring presence and contributions. We approach this acknowledgment with humility and a commitment to listening, learning, and walking alongside Indigenous communities on the path toward healing and reconciliation. STFC strives to foster relationships built on respect and trust, and to reflect these values in our practices and services. We recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing journey—one that calls us to deepen our understanding, honor Indigenous voices, and take meaningful steps toward equity and inclusion.

Support To Family Care Network

Serving the Thompson, Cariboo, Revelstoke, Golden, East & West Kootenay Regions

Any parent will tell you raising a child is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs out there. We provide education, training and support to Caregivers throughout the communities we serve.

Our primary services include:

  • establishing Foster Parent community groups to allow Foster Parents to connect and support one another.
  • establishing Out of Care/Kinship caregiver community groups to allow Out of Care/Kinship caregivers to connect and support one another.
  • provide additional training in our communities on an ongoing basis throughout the year; including Safe Babies.
  • providing information to prospective families who are considering fostering now or in the future.
  • supporting Foster Parents during protocols and informal resolution of issues.
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Get Connected

Our staff team currently works both in office and remotely. Our cell phone numbers are listed below or you can call the office line/toll free number and someone will get back to you.

Kari Bepple: 250-819-1919

Renata Bonthoux: 250-319-6557

Jessica Galbraith: 250-819-5819

Marna Forsyth: 250-609-2017

Tabitha Fournier: 250-320-4603

Jane Wesko: 250-608-7674

James Weir: 250-426-6013

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"Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be."

~ Rita F. Pierson
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Support To Family Care Network
Phone: 236-421-0031
Toll Free: 1-877-376-3660
Program Coordinator Kari Bepple: 250-819-1919 (cell)

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