MCFD

The following information is based on the fact sheet from the MCFD Townhall on February 17th, 2026. The Autism Funding Program (AFP) and School Age […]

AutismBC Community Update: Supporting Stability and Connection Through the CYSN Rollout  February 27, 2026  Over the past couple of weeks, families across disability communities have been […]

AutismBC has been in the news for our advocacy work regarding the MCFD’s announced changes to the CYSN funding framework.

Important information for parents and caregivers of children with support needs:   On February 10, 2026, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) announced an overhaul […]

As of January 15, 2026, MCFD have announced changes to two forms related to Autism Funding.

*This article has been copied in full from a document provided by the Ministry. We’re sharing it here in a more accessible format. Ministry of […]

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has clarified that the Autism Funding Unit and At Home Program remain open during the BCGEU strike.

Families across the province are experiencing significant disruptions due to the closure of the Autism Funding Unit office.

Disclaimer: This blog post has been updated in accordance with the AutismBC 2025 Communication Guide. Any mentions of “respite” have been changed to “caregiver wellbeing […]

Only a week after Premier David Eby was sworn in as BC’s new leader, he reversed the October 2021 decision to phase out individualized autism funding in 2025.

On June 13th, 2022, Julia Boyle, AutismBC Executive Director, participated in the 2023 Budget Consultation and presented three recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.

Jake Anthony, an autistic self-advocate, shares his personal experience with Individualized Autism Funding and his concerns with the program’s announced ending. Jake is AutismBC’s Program […]

We travelled to Victoria on Feb 22, 2022 to attend the 2022 Budget Lock-Up and left disappointed by the lack of investment in programs for children and youth with support needs who do not benefit from existing programs.

 You can read it here or click the image below:   What are the shortcomings? In late 2021, BC’s MCFD announced changes to how it […]

AutismBC rejects these information sessions as a form of meaningful consultation with MCFD. The sessions did not provide any new information and created even more […]

December 3, 2021   Honourable Mitzi Dean Ministry of Children & Family Development PO Box 9724 Stn. Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9S2­­   RE: […]

We visited Legislature with the intention of representing and voicing common concerns from disability organizations and community members about the proposed changes to the Child […]

Please feel free to use these questions in your calls and letters to your own MLAs and remember to cc [email protected]. Use this site to […]

October 27, 2021—AutismBC board president Kaye Banez speaks to Global regarding MCFD’s initial announcement. “Learning the individualized funding will be phased out is very concerning […]

Find out what you can do to voice your concerns to Minister Mitzi Dean Dear Member, As many of you know, the Ministry of Children […]

While the letter is addressed to Minister Dean, it is also a call to action for all organizations representing community members affected by Dean’s October […]

Disclaimer: This blog post has been updated in accordance with the AutismBC 2025 Communication Guide. Any mentions of “respite” have been changed to “caregiver wellbeing […]

Autism Funding Unit In BC, we have access to provincial government funding for autism services through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). People […]