About us

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.

Mission

To promote Independent Councils in long-term care homes across BC to support our member Regional Associations

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Vision

Quality of Life Person-Centered Care the lens through which all service delivery decisions are

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Beliefs

Our beliefs: We Believe that residents in long-term care are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.

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Independent Family Council Structure

We PROMOTE Independent Family Councils within the Island Health Region ((council members include families and other representatives who act on behalf of residents in their long term care home.

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Role of the Vancouver Island Regional Association of Family Councils (VIAFC)

VIAFC provides independent forums for family councils of long-term care homes within the Island Health region of British Columbia.

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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.
  • to transition staff-led councils to independent councils
  • to establish independent councils where none exist.
  • to provide information about regulations, policy, guidelines and other information about resident and family councils.
  • to help strengthen relationships between long-term care home operators and resident and/or family councils.

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