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IFRC proudly works alongside the What If Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to building individualized funding. You can donate to the What If Foundation by clicking the donate button.

The Individualized Funding Resource Centre (IFRC) Society was developed to help people succeed on the Choices in Support for Independent Living (CSIL) Program and other individualized funding programs in British Columbia. Paul Gauthier, founder of the CSIL program now has a place to share his knowledge, and experience. The IFRC is committed to providing supports that will allow individuals to fully participate in their communities.

The Individualized Funding Resource Centre understands that managing individualized funding can be overwhelming and challenging for many people with disabilities. Too often, individuals accept the alternative, because of a lack of information or support. We can provide that information and support to ensure success and independence!

Success Stories

Recruitment Facilitation: I received home care services through an agency for 11 years before changing to the CSIL Program. I was hesitant to start CSIL because I w...

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Mission Statement

To empower people with disabilities who access Individualized funding, by providing them with knowledge and resources to support them in fully utilizing the benefits of the respective program, whereby achieving their objectives of autonomy and independence.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to become the go-to people who empower individuals utilizing Individualized funding by providing the information, support, and training for success in achieving their goals while maintaining freedom and self-determination.

Principles and Values

• IFRC, ran by and for people with disabilities, aims to promote full participatory citizenship by assisting clients of Individualized funding programs to effectively manage their services.
• IFRC aims to promote the obtainment of Individualized funding program management skills, empowering consumers to independence and autonomy.
• IFRC is community driven, and seeks to fully respond to the needs of Individualized funding program clients.

Education

Help When You Need It

45 videos guiding you through the ins and outs of CSIL from applying to hiring and managing staff, and see the extremely detailed Modules: a guide to CSIL
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Payroll Services

Let us take the weight off your shoulders! Your CSIL funds will allow us to do the work for you.

Set up Revenue Canada and WorkSafe BC accounts; Payroll Processing: Writing cheques, submitting deductions, providing ROEs and T4 Slips as well as monthly reporting to your Health Authority, and audits.
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Recruitment Facilitation

Staff advertising with high volume responses, identifying good employee attributes, managing applicant responses through pre-screening applications and interviews. Reference and Criminal Record checks, a list of potential staff based on your criteria, assistance with interviews and quarterly meetings to ensure your success.
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Other Services

CSIL is a life-changing experience! Let us guide and educate you every step of the way.

Application form and Time Task Analysis, communication techniques to direct your care, advice and guidance for success, emergencies, home support hours, budget planning, peer support, education sessions.
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News

The Right Fit Pilot Project has been profiled in the Provincial Government's 2017 Progress Update for Building a Better B.C. for People with Disabilities. Many thanks to all that have made this possible, the IFRC is honoured to be a part of this project. Click the link below to be directed to the report!

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/government/about-the-bc-government/accessible-bc/accessibility-2024/docs/building-a-better-bc.pdf

 

December 11, 2017

URL Link: Right Fit Pilot Project

Click below to listen to Paul Gauthier, Executive Director for IFRC & Jane Dyson, Executive Director for Disability Alliance BC, discuss the Right Fit Pilot Project on CBC's Early Edition with Host Rick Cluff and Guest co-host Rick Hanson! Thanks to everyone for listening!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/programs/theearlyedition/challenges-of-finding-accessible-housing-in-vancouver-1.4443407

 

December 8, 2017

URL Link: Right Fit Pilot Project

We are pleased to announce a three year partnership with the Disability Alliance BC, for the Right Fit Pilot Project (RFPP). The RFPP is a collaborative effort to address barriers and test the streamlined models to connect Wheelchair users with affordable, accessible housing in the lower mainland.

The pilot will develop, and test, a case management model to help a rolling caseload of 20 wheelchair users find homes that fit their needs, in addition to the personal supports needed to live independently. Project partners will work directly with applicants and with housing and service providers to learn more about systemic barriers.

Paul Gauthier, Executive Director of IFRC and Jane Dyson, Executive Director of Disability Alliance BC will be on CBC Early Edition Monday, December 11 at 7:40am, to speak about this project for a special co-hosted segment with Rick Hanson. Tune in, share the news and learn more about this exciting project!

Led by Disability Alliance BC, other partners in this project include in partnership, BC Housing, City of Vancouver, Fraser Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority & the Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction.

We have hope for improvement and change from lessons learned from this project. If you’d like to learn more about how to be involved in the RFPP, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

We are here to serve you during the following business hours:

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Office: 604-777-7576
Toll Free: 1-844-604-7576
Fax: 604-284-2806

New Location: 1200 W 73rd Ave #1100, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5

*By Appointment Only*

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your support!

With sincere appreciation, the Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society thanks our funders for their generosity in supporting people with disabilities in British Columbia.

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