In 2015, Foundry started as an idea from a small group of caring staff and doctors. Communities across BC joined forces to help Foundry grow. It has now evolved into a province-wide network, and a national model for Integrated Youth Services.
Foundry is an initiative led by Providence Health Care, working in partnership with the Government of British Columbia. The Province provides one-time start-up funding to help establish centres, and ongoing core funding for service delivery. Local lead agencies fundraise to cover additional start-up costs needed to open their centres, often tailoring spaces to the unique needs of their communities.
This partnership ensures that:
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- The Province plays a critical role in launching centres and sustaining services
- Local fundraising generates community awareness and engagement and ensures that once open, centres meet the unique needs of their communities and the youth and families they serve.
Youth & Family is the host agency of Foundry qathet (coming soon). Access Virtual Services now https://foundrybc.ca/foundry-virtual-bc/
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