Province making changes to B.C. Family Residence program

The province is tightening the B.C. Family Residence Program by reducing the number of eligible days and narrowing who qualifies. Paul Adams of the B.C. Rural Health Network says the changes will disproportionately harm rural families, potentially increasing financial strain and access issues for those needing temporary family accommodation.

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The province is tightening the B.C. Family Residence Program by reducing the number of eligible days and narrowing who qualifies. Paul Adams of the B.C. Rural Health Network says the changes will disproportionately harm rural families, potentially increasing financial strain and access issues for those needing temporary family accommodation.