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.
Latest News
Business Side of Fostering - Fall Workshops!
Posted Sep 18, 2026
Do you want to understand your role, responsibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this 4 hour course is for you! Read More
Learning Challenges and School Advocacy - A 2 Part Series
Posted Sep 18, 2026
Did you know that 10 -17 % of children aged 4-14 have a neurodevelopmental disability? Neurodiverse children and youth experience the world significantly differently than others and thus, the traditional parenting and teaching approaches do not work for these kiddos. Read More
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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
"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."
