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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

I would like to thank Chris Holfey and his team at IFRC for the all the support my wife and I received through our transition after my wife’s stroke. Chris is a q...

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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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CSIL requires taking a lot of steps to ensure everything is done successfully and there are many facets to the application process which need to be considered to ensure success from the beginning. Once you are approved for CSIL you will need to set up your bank account and do many other things to set up your business. Then you will need to start thinking about hiring and managing staff and all the various aspects of maintaining good employee relations.


There are steps to be taken and considered in all of these tasks and we have created 45 CSIL videos which are short information clips which can walk you through these steps. Please see these videos at the following link:

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Please follow the link below to see our CSIL Modules, which provide a detailed overview of every aspect of being a CSIL Employer. These Modules are a “must see” for anyone who is considering being on CSIL. The nice thing about these Modules is that even if you have been a CSIL Employer for some time, you can still refer back to them regularly for information and reminders to keep your business running smoothly. Have a look:

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If you should have any further questions regarding either the CSIL Videos or Modules, or any questions about CSIL in general, please feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our office at 604-777-7576.

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The Individualized Funding Resource Centre (IFRC) Society has entered into a partnership with GEORIS to provide additional Canadian resources for medical grade personal protection equipment for CSIL and CLBC employers at comparative pricing.
 
The IFRC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Project’s first mandate was to learn what PPE a CSIL and a CLBC Employer needs to stay heathy and minimize possible exposure to COVID-19.  The second mandate was to source certified and safe PPE and deliver it to CSIL and CLBC employers.
 
CSIL and CLBC employers require a way to purchase and have the correct PPE delivered to their home at reasonable cost and in quantities they can afford.  
 
The IFRC has secured the logistics of purchasing the items, warehousing them, managing the orders and delivering the products to CSIL and CLBC employers.  
 
* CSIL Employers are reminded that the purchase of PPE is an allowable expense under the CSIL Expense Guidelines.
** You must be a qualified CSIL or CLBC employer to purchase from this site.

We are here to guide you and assist with designing the most appropriate plan for your CSIL application and to steer you through the twists and turns of being a CSIL Employer and maintaining your business.


We are here to equip you with the skills you will need to be the best CSIL Employer that you possibly can.


CSIL requires excellent communication skills when dealing with staff as well as Health Authorities including Case Managers and more. Sometimes decisions are made by the government which may impact the type of care you receive and in such cases where will you turn? We at Individualized Funding Resource Centre are here to help as we have first-hand experience with a lot of the various obstacles that come about regarding personal health care.


Here are just a few of the various Added Value Services we provide:


• Provide assistance in completing the CSIL application process
• Assisting in a budget and planning for success
• One-on-one problem-solving
• Education and information sessions
• Developing a pool of employers to be able to access medical and dental benefits
• Peer support networking
• Assistance with managing home support hours.

 

If you would like to inquire further about our Added Value Services, please feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our office at 604-777-7576.

Langley Day of Pos-Abilities Event, August 11, 2018

 

 

 


 

 

 

The following slide show Power Point presentation outlines some housing and care options, some organizations to research when looking for independent housing and/or housing models, and generally all the things to consider when looking for housing. If you should have any feedback please let us know by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our office at 604-777-7576.


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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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