A Remarkable Milestone for Family Councils in Long-Term Care Homes
Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) is a “Provincial Association of Family Councils” representing the important collective voice of residents, their families, and residents’ representatives.
Northern Association of Family Councils (NAFC) is a Regional Association of Family Councils formally established in 2021. We are a group of committed volunteers who believe that the ongoing involvement of residents’ family, friends, and community will result in enhanced care and improved quality of life for LTC Residents.
What We Do
We Network LTC Home Family Councils by providing an independent forum for long-term care (LTC) family councils to offer support to one another, discuss, plan and advocate for needed change to the LTC system. We are a Resource to educate about the role, purpose and benefits of resident and/or family councils in LTC homes.
What is a Family Council
According to the Ministry of Health, a family council is a group of people who are the contact persons, representatives or relatives of a resident, and who meet regularly to maintain and enhance the quality of life of residents in Long-Term Care.Family Councils are intended to be
News
- Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) Announces Successful Year and Leadership Transition June 23, 2025by Web Support on June 30, 2025 at 7:08 am
- ILTCCABC Presented on June 19&20, 2025,West Coast Conference on Agingby Web Support on June 27, 2025 at 9:59 pm
- ILTCCABC Presented at the June 18, 2025, Canadian Institute Think Tank on Healthcare Infrastructure for Aging Populationsby Web Support on June 26, 2025 at 4:46 pm
- ILTCCABC attends its 1st BCCPA Conference as a member of BCCPAby Web Support on June 13, 2025 at 8:59 pm
- Deborah Bakti’s Podcast on the Relational Approach in Long-Term Care: Building Trust Through Family Councils – A Relational Conversation with Lisa Dawsonby ILTCCABC on May 22, 2025 at 7:47 pm