Safe communities

Family is the most important influence on the lives and outcomes of children, and families are strong when they are supported by safe, thriving communities.

True stability

Children who are unable to live with their biological families need to grow up in stable alternative families that provide them with the maximum opportunities for success.

Real opportunities

If we can assist foster families to get stronger, and if we can give kids in foster care opportunities they wouldn’t normally have, we can make a difference that can have long-lasting positive outcomes.

Our Focus

We support foster children and vulnerable youth because we believe every child should belong to a family and grow with love, respect and security. The statistics show that we are failing our children. We are meeting the needs of those vulnerable children and youth in our society who are the key to our future.

In British Columbia there are close to
16,000
children who do not live with their biological parents

9,200
children in foster care

6,300
children in the home of a
relative or in kinship care

600
children on youth agreements

In Canada there are over
67,000
children in out of home care
(foster care, treatment centres, shelters).

  • In British Columbia
    53%
    of children in care
    are Aboriginal.

  • However, only
    8%
    of the general child 
    population is Aboriginal

  • Of youth in care, only
    21%
    will graduate within 2 years of their expected graduation date

  • More than 1 in 3 or
    35.5%
    become involved with
    the justice system

7A child in foster care in Canada faces the following hardships on average: A child in care will move 7 homes (7 families, 7 schools, 7 neighbourhoods, 7...)

You Can Help

There are many ways you can get involved in the work of SOS Children’s Village BC, whether it is volunteering, donating or raising awareness in your community. The first and easiest way is letting us know how you got here.
 
How did you hear about us?
 

Access our Services

If you are a parent who would like to be part of our community, call us or contact us through our program interest form.
 

Contact Us

Sign up for our newsletter

Sign up to receive regular news and updates from our village and our stores. Learn more about upcoming events and find stories about how children’s lives are being enriched.

Make a donation

Please select
an amount:

$20
$35
$50
$100
$500

Or enter your
own amount:

$

What's Happening

Your support

There are a variety of options to support the SOS BC Village and for Outreach Programs. Check out the below options for ideas on how you can help:

Our Programs

  • The Village
  • Outreach Programs

LEARN MORE

Merchandise

  • Thrift Stores

LEARN MORE

Fundraising

  • SOS Children’s Village Run
  • Cycling Across Canada
  • 2nd Annual Signature Social
  • Trip Lottery Raffle

LEARN MORE