What We Do
Networking, Knowledge-Sharing, Education and Advocacy
VCAFC provides a forum for networking family councils of long-term care in the Vancouver Coastal region to discuss common issues, and work to find solutions, and ultimately, share our concerns and ideas with our provincial association of family councils; a registered non-profit society named Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association BC (ILTCCABC).
VCAFC is one of five regional associations which meets at the provincial level, bringing systemic issues to the attention of the Ministry of Health and other organizations who support quality of life for residents in long-term care.
VCAFC assists in the creation of family councils
VCAFC mentors existing family councils
VCAFC helps family councils to be independent, family-led
VCAFC supports a respectful, collaborative relationship with LTC home staff
VCAFC advocates on the quality of life of residents in LTC
Family, friends and caregivers of residents in long-term care homes to create a family council where one may not exist.
Where long-term care homes would like advice and ideas around their council start up, maintenance and effectiveness.
Which are staff led to family councils which are self/family-led. This transition is necessary to support the self-determining nature of the family council which enables unfiltered systemic issues to rise to the attention of long-term care administration in a respectful and collaborative manner.
To discuss their family and resident engagement. We explore possibilities or improvement in their staff/family/resident relationship building.
To better understand Residential Care Regulations, Community Care and Assisted Living Act and other relevant statutes, regulations, policies, and practices as they pertain to implementing family and or resident councils in long-term care.
Which exist in VCH and throughout BC, both for input, and for further knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibility that VCH and their private and contracted service providers have in provision of long-term care services.
Do you want to establish a Family Council?
VCAFC has experienced volunteers who can assist LTC home operators and resident’ families and representatives to learn about, establish and maintain effective, self-directed family councils. Email us at vcafc.regional@gmail.com