Special Situations and Welfare (21:IV)

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This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on July 1st, 2022.



A. People Living on a First Nations Reserve

People (whether aboriginal or non-aboriginal) living on a First Nations reserve must seek welfare benefits through the Band Social Development Program, administered by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

For First Nations persons living off a reserve, the usual policies and procedures for qualifying for welfare through the Ministry apply. For more information, see the following Legal Aid Publications:

Aboriginal Legal aid in BC website:
Income assistance on reserve section at:
https://aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca/benefits/socialAssistance.php

Income Assistance on Reserve in BC (booklet):
https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub/income-assistance-reserve-british-columbia

B. Adults Aged 19-26 who were in Foster Care

Youth that were in care when they turned 19, and that are now aged 19 to 26 years old, may be eligible for further benefits from the MCFD. One can apply for these if one was in any of the following arrangements:

  • The custody of a director or permanent custody of the Superintendent;
  • The guardianship of a director of adoption;
  • The guardianship of a director under the Family Relations Act; or
  • A Youth Agreement.

If one meets the two requirements above, then they may be eligible for $1,250 a month in supports from the MCFD. For further information please see the following link:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/youth-and-family-services/teens-in-foster-care/agreements-with-young-adults


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