Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD)

The Ministry provides programs and services to ensure that healthy children and responsible families are living in safe, caring and inclusive communities. The Ministry's general responsibilities include: Child Protection and Family Development, Adoption, Foster Care, Early Childhood Development and Child Care, Child and Youth Mental Health, Youth Justice and Youth Services, and Services for Special Needs Children & Youth.

To report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect call 310-1234 from anywhere in BC. After-hours emergencies contact at: 1.800.663.9122