Membership

Why become a member?

By becoming a member of the BC Association of Family Resource Programs your organization joins a growing network of over 250 Family Resource Programs across BC. You will gain access to a wealth of resources, information, and support to help you provide the best possible service to your community.

Membership Form - 2010

Joint Membership Offer!

The BC Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP-BC) and the Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP Canada) have negotiated a Joint Membership offer.

Joint Membership Offer - Flyer
Letter from FRP Canada's Executive Director, Janice MacAulay
FRP Canada Membership Benefits


As a member of FRP-BC you will receive:

• Province-wide Standards of Practice for the Family Resource Sector
• FRP Post-secondary Certificate course and subsidies
• Access to provincial funding opportunities as they become available (Capacity Grants)
• Inclusion in FRP-BC's on-line Directory of Family Resource Programs.  We will link to your site from our Directory
• Joint Membership opportunity with FRP Canada
• Information on regional, provincial and national professional development events
• Discounts on FRP-BC publications and resources (Resources)
• Discounts on FRP-BC workshops
• Borrowing privileges from the FRP-BC resource library of publications
• Government policy and legislation updates
• Monthly e-News: Family resource sector updates
• Inclusion in incentive programs
• Recognition award opportunities (Distinguished Service Awards)
• On-site consultation services (support, advise and information)
• Membership in a provincial organization that is dedicated to providing advocacy for Family Resource Programs locally, regionally and provincially

On-site Consultations

As a benefit to our members, the BC Association of Family Resource Programs provides a variety of free* on-site and distance consultation services to help with the establishment and administration of Family Resource Programs across the province.

As a member of FRP-BC we can help you:

- Start a new Family Resource Program
- Establish good governance and administration
- Conduct a strategic planning session
- Build relationships with government and funders

To book a consultation for your organization or to find out more about our services, contact our office by telephone at (604) 738-0068 or by email at info@frpbc.ca.

* In some circumstances a small fee or honorarium may be requested to cover costs or travel expenses.

Distinguished Service Awards

Every year FRP-BC presents the Distinguished Service Awards to two members. The Continuum of Service Award is awarded to a multi-service agency that demonstrates exemplary work in providing a continuum of services for families with young children and the Commitment to Quality Award is awarded to a stand-alone, grass-roots Family Resource Program that demonstrates an exemplary commitment to providing quality service to families in the community.

Winners for 2009/2010

Presenting are Monica Stieda, board member, and Linda Reid. Accepting their award is Kim Winchell, Executive Director and Janice Lambert, Program Coordinator.