IFRC has created some slide show Power Point presentations which lay a foundation of what CSIL is and the beginning steps you will need to take in order to get on the CSIL program. In the following slides we emphasize the creation of a Supported Lifestyle Plan which is fundamental in preparing to get on CSIL and also tips on things to expect when meeting your Case Manager. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to contact us by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our office at 604-777-7576.

CSIL Module Series - Module 1

CSIL Module Series - Module 2

SCI Presentation 1

SCI Presentation 2

The following slide show Power Point presentations provide a general overview of the CSIL Program. These Power Points touch on the various responsibilities of being a CSIL Employer, as well as the benefits and the challenges, and they show you what you can expect if you’re considering CSIL from start to finish. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to contact us by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our office at 604-777-7576.

CSIL Module Series - Accessing CSIL (An Overview)

Muscular Dystrophy Empowerment in Action Conference Presentation

The following slide show Power Point presentations cover how to be a successful CSIL Employer. These Power Points offer valuable information and insight regarding Employer Packages, Monthly Reporting, Hiring, Training, Maintaining, Evaluating, and Terminating staff and much more. Please click on the links below to see the slides. If you have any feedback we would love to hear it. You can 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.

Muscular Dystrophy Webinar Series - How to find Success on CSIL

SCI Presentation 4

SCI Presentation 5

Adult Services

The Individualized Funding Resource Centre (IFRC) Society’s facilitated services have been designed to provide our clients, who are persons with developmental disabilities, with tailored service models created to support the unique needs of adults and their families.

The IFRC is committed to continued learning and growth and as a service agency, we prioritize community inclusion for adults by focusing on supporting the adult’s goals and strengthening their support network so that each person may direct their own life and live with respect and dignity.

When a person feels that community is invested in their success, their overall wellbeing is enriched. Personal growth for adults leads to enhancing abilities and development, with self assuredness so they may explore new opportunities for recreation, volunteerism, and employment. By focussing on the Person Centred Plans, an adult increases self esteem and their confidence, to connect with the community on a more personal level.

All families are welcome to explore what creative models we can use to support your unique situation. If you feel that the IFRC may be a good fit for you, you are welcome to contact our office directly to review your particular situation. 

Our Beginnings

Long before the Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society was founded, the society’s team worked with people with disabilities to achieve, and enhance, their independence by helping them overcome systemic barriers.

As our services have expanded to include CLBC clients, the adults and their families benefit from this broad range of expertise and a team of people who are passionate about community inclusion for all. Recognizing that each person is unique, we are able to personalize our service delivery models to best suit their needs and wishes for growth and success in the community.

Our Philosophy

We Are Community. Every person’s relationship brings diversity and meaningful connections to Accessibility, Inclusion and value to the community and with loved ones. Being a part of a community is having access to the full support of services and resources so that full participation is achieved and enhanced. Strength comes from unity and self value, and we at the IFRC ensures that each person feels they are a valuable member of their community.

Home Share Services

Individualized funding is an option for adults and their families to receive the support they require to live community inclusive, quality lives with independence and opportunities for growth. The adult receives person centred support so they can develop their goals and choose a service model that meets their needs and wishes.

The adult may choose to live with their family, with a roommate, or a home share. Person centred support enables the adult to live independently with the support to experience growth, community and community inclusion.

CLBC is individualized funding, and an individual may also has the ability to use a Host Agency. We can be there to support you so that you are making the choices and we become the employer. Need to create an agent if they are individuals.

Host Agency

Individualized Funding enables adults to use money allocated by CLBC to create new, innovative service options and to make individual choices about how supports and services are provided. If your request is approved and funded, you will be able to decide and purchase supports that enable you to live independently, and participate, in your community.

When receiving Individualized funding through CLBC, you have two options to determine and arrange your own supports. You, or the person assisting you (your agent), might hire people directly to help you and manage the money yourself. This is called direct-funded IF; or, you may work with a Host Agency that will help manage the funds and choose and hire people to support you.

The Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society (IFRC) is a Community Living BC (CLBC) approved Host Agency. As a Host Agency, we are approved to administer the funds allocated to Adults. We work in partnership with the adult, and their families and support network, to manage the supports and services required so that independent living is successful; including education, advice and goal planning. The funding enables the adult to have a broad range of choices, and by giving them control over the decisions that affect their life and by working in partnership, we can help the adult achieve the future they desire.

Having a Host Agency enables the adult, their family and support network, to enjoy the benefits of the individualized funding without the time consuming administration tasks of being the employer on record. The IFRC provides personalized Consultation and a full range of Operational, Payroll, Human Resources and Staff Management support.

With the best supports and services in place, with an environment in which to thrive, the Adult will enjoy independence and the enhanced feeling of self worth, value and the knowing they are a part of the community.

Community Inclusion and Outreach Support

The IFRC works in collaboration with CLBC to provide the client outcomes that help direct and maintain our service standards for Community Inclusion-Home Based, Community Inclusion-Community-based and Outreach support.

Involvement in community events and activities is an important part of feeling included and enhancing an adult’s quality of life. Community inclusion may be the only CLBC support an adult receives, or it could be just one part of an overall plan.

Community inclusion is based on need for help in specific areas so that adults are included in their communities, with a better quality of life. Support includes ways to be involved, different ways to contribute with their strengths and interests which promotes independence, self governance and personal growth.

Community based support will help the adult take part in the community by promoting an adult’s right to participate in activities outside the home in a meaningful way.

Home Based support allows adults to receive Community Inclusion in their own home and focus on developing and maintaining personal relationships and friendships. Like community based support, this could include social and recreational activities.

We will assist adults to create and implement person centred plans, promote overall wellbeing, safety and good health and find important roles the adult can play in the community.

Outreach support is provided to adults who require assistance in creating their person centred plans and goals. Adults can receive any number of hours of service per day, as determined by CLBC and we will work with the Adult, families and their support network to create a service plan.

Our Community Support Workers and Host Agency Staff;

• Community Support Workers role model positive living, such as dress, good hygiene, behaviour and lifestyle.
• We ensure the health and safety at all times and our clients have COVID Safety plans in place
• Our support staff mentor life skills such as budgeting, banking, meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, personal care, hygiene, how to use public transit, building healthy relationships.
• Our staff will help the adult to schedule and ensure medical appointments are attended.
• Ensure that the least restrictive approach to behaviour management and positive reinforcement is utilized at all times.

Please email our family liaison at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Accessible Housing Podcast Discussion

Paul Gauthier recently participated in a pod cast held by Stuart McNish, on Housing Matters, The Vancouver Real Estate show. The podcast addresses the issues of accessible housing for individuals with disabilities and for an aging population.

The conversation outlined the current housing challenges for individuals with disability and discusses planning initiatives, projects, solutions and successes. While the entire program is informative and definitely worth listening to, Paul’s portion begins at 19:56 in which he discusses the Right Fit Pilot Project and how the RFPP works with individuals seeking accessible housing and home providers looking for suitable tenants.

There are two options to listen and/or watch. Vancouver Sun on their media page of the website or if you scroll below, you can watch the program on Vancouver Sun's Youtube channel (with subtitles)

Click to listen!

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/housing-matters-podcast-accessible-housing-rises-with-silver-tsunami

 or

Click to Watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etoXd40KrUY

For additional details on Accessible Shuttle access to the Expo please visit our Facebook posting on this event.

                                                                                                                  Pathways to Independence

We are pleased to announce that Paul Gauthier, IFRC Executive Director, has teamed with The BC Association For Individualized Technology & Supports (BCITS) to develop an exciting new peer discussion group; "Pathways to Independence".

Pathways to Independence is an opportunity for peers to meet regularly to discuss topics of concern and interest brought forward by group members. Currently there are four sessions scheduled and discussions may range from general interest topics to common concerns shared by the community.  The group is also an opportunity to invite key speakers, such as BC Employment Standards, Employee Benefits, or Translink. 

Our long term goal is to develop a sustainable discussion group in which we can not only provide support to peers in the community, but to identify peer leaders who will take the lead on challenges by making recommendations on various policy and programs that effect the community, or any special projects the group may wish to engage in. 

JUNE MEETING AGENDA

BCITS Technology for Living (TIL) equipment: How new smart technology in your home can, when set up by trained biomedical technicians, increase your independence. 

Break - A light snack of sandwiches, cookies, coffee/water will be available, with an opportunity for informal discussion.

Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL Program): The second half of the meeting with continue with the topic of the first meeting, with open floor questions and solutions to problems.

Venue Time and Address:

June 4th, 2018, 12:15PM to 3:15PM

Sunset Community Centre

Main Hall

6810 Main Street (between 52^nd Ave & 51 Ave)

Vancouver, BC V5X 0A1

If you have questions, or to send an RSVP for the next meeting please email Paul Gauthier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                                                 ConnecTra Workshop 2018

We are pleased to announce that Paul Gauthier, IFRC Executive Director, will be attending the upcoming ConnecTra Workshop as a special guest speaker. Paul will be representing the Right Fit Pilot Project (Accessible Housing), in which the IFRC is honoured to be a part of.

This is an informal, informative and fun event, in which to meet service providers and other community organizations for useful information.

                                                         Workshop Details

 May 22, 2018, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

 Roundhouse Community Centre

 Meeting Room B

 181 Roundhouse Mews, (Davie & Pacific)

 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3

 RSVP to Steve Street, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 604-699-6464 Ext. 115

                                                                                                                  Pathways to Independence

We are pleased to announce that Paul Gauthier, IFRC Executive Director, has teamed with The BC Association For Individualized Technology & Supports (BCITS) to develop an exciting new peer discussion group; "Pathways to Independence".

Pathways to Independence is an opportunity for peers to meet regularly to discuss topics of concern and interest brought forward by group members. Currently there are four sessions scheduled and discussions may range from general interest topics to common concerns shared by the community.  The group is also an opportunity to invite key speakers, such as BC Employment Standards, Employee Benefits, or Translink. 

Our long term goal is to develop a sustainable discussion group in which we can not only provide support to peers in the community, but to identify peer leaders who will take the lead on challenges by making recommendations on various policy and programs that effect the community, or any special projects the group may wish to engage in.

Our first meeting will launch the group by introducing the Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) Program,including;

• upcoming and recent changes to the CSIL program
• how to apply
• what you need to know as an employer
• any CSIL questions or thoughts members of the group bring to the discussion

Details

May 7, 2018

Sunset Community Centre

6810 Main Street (between 52^nd Ave & 51 Ave)

Vancouver, BC V5X 0A1

If you have questions, or to send an RSVP for the next meeting please email Paul Gauthier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Paul Gauthier, Executive Director of the IFRC, will be representing the Right Fit Pilot Project (RFPP), as the  RFPP Team Lead, at the CHFBC "Cooperative Housing Spring Education Conference" in Richmond, on Saturday April 14, 2018. He'll be talking to Co-ops about how they can assist the RFPP's efforts to close the serious gap in available, accessible and affordable housing for wheelchair users in Metro Vancouver. Event Date:   April 14, 2018 Event Time:   8:30am to 4:45pm Location:       Westin Wall Centre, 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC Click below the Right Fit Pilot Project logo to view details

ConnecTra Workshop

- Positive Psychology (Presented by Douglas College Therapeutic Recreation Students)

- Sky Train Map with Door Guide (Presented by Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods)

- Choice in Supports for Independent Living (Presented by Paul Gauthier)

WHERE: Roundhouse Community Centre (Yaletown/Roundhouse Station on the Canada Line)

WHEN: Thursday, February 25th 2016: 2-4pm - Meeting Room ‘B’

North Vancouver Holiday Community Connection

Information sessions:

- Accessing Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) presented by Paul Gauthier

- The NSDRC's G.A.R.D.E.N. project presented by Kathy Nyoni

WHERE: North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th Street, North Vancouver

WHEN: Tuesday, December 8th 2015: 6-8pm - Registration, Silent Auction & Social: 5:30pm

Overview to CSIL

Learn about the advantages, responsibilities, and how to access Self Directed Care. This session will be of interest to consumers of Home Health Supports and their families and support networks.

WHERE: West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

WHEN: Thursday, September 17th 2015: 6-8pm - Registration & Refreshments: 5:30pm

CSIL - ACE Meeting Announcement

ACE (Association of CSIL Employers) is very excited to be hosting a meeting of CSIL Employers. The purpose of this meeting is to brainstorm how best to bring about a rate increase.

Please spread the word. We really want to get as big a turn out as possible. Please feel free to email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and contact info also of any folks you recommend we invite.

We look forward to seeing all of you.

WHERE: Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House, 800 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1Y1

WHEN: Sunday, July 26, 2015 @ 2pm – 3:30pm

Managing Payroll Functions and Managing Staff (Guest Speaker: Kim Ho)
June 27th, 1:30pm-4pm
Location: 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver BC

• Preparing Monthly Financial Statement for Health Authorities
• Payroll overview
• TD1 forms
• T4 Slips
• Record of Employment
• Timesheets
• Opening up WorkSafe BC Account
• Opening a Revenue Canada Business Number
• Payroll Options
• Hiring and Training Staff
• Creating your chore list
• Employee Evaluation
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication

Understanding the ACTS That Apply to You as an Employer and Wrap Up Session
July 11th, 1:30pm-4pm
Location: 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver BC

• Core Legal Responsibilities
• Workers Compensation Act (might have a guest speaker)
• Human Rights Act
• Income Tax Act
• Canada Pension Plan Act
• Employment Insurance Act
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Act
• Personal Information and Protection Act
• Preventing Legal Problems
• Addressing Topics that were identified during past modules