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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
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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
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Payroll Services
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Recruitment Facilitation
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Other Services
CSIL is a life-changing experience! Let us guide and educate you every step of the way.
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Please see our brochure and some other promotional materials below which will provide you with a better understanding of how the IFRC is here for you. We encourage you to contact us for more information, 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.
IFRC Brochure
IFRC Mission Statement
IFRC Principles and Values
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IFRC Vision Statement
IFRC Logo
IFRC LogoIFRC has created various tools to assist you in hiring, training, managing, and even terminating staff. We also have provided below a Monthly Budget Sample for you to track your CSIL transactions as well as a sample Back-Up Plan. These are just a few documents which we are providing for your convenience. Please have a look and use them as you wish, and if you should have any feedback or suggestions of other documents which may be helpful please 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 Employee Data
CSIL Monthly Budget
Interview Questions Examples
Job Description Handout
New Performance Evaluation Form Sample - Mar 16 2015
Newspaper Ad Samples
PCA Employee Guidelines Examples
Sample Termination Letter
Back Up Plan Sample
IFRC is able to assist you with all aspects in applying for the CSIL program. You will want to be prepared before requesting to go onto this amazing program. We encourage you to request our assistance by Emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up an appointment with one of our specialists. Below are some important tools to familiarize yourself with the program.
Supported Lifestyle Plan (Sample)
This is the Ministry of Health CSIL Categories of Need Guidelines which will assist you in understanding the guidelines which the health authorities work within to determine your hours.
CSIL Categories of Need Guidelines
Video 1: Overview of CSIL
1min 18sec
- Program where the Funds are allocated directly to the consumer.
- The consumer is in control of making all decisions.
- A program for someone who’s receiving home support.
- This program should be an option for everyone in BC.
Video 2: CSIL vs Agency
3min 20sec
- Chart showing comparisons of both funding systems; Agency vs. CSIL.
- The assessment for Home Support funding is based on hours a consumer needs.
- Agency care is limited by a task list your caregiver must follow.
- The CSIL program eliminates the middle man (Agency).
Video 3: Basic Home Process
9min 08sec
- Health Authority assesses your eligibility for home support.
- Initial phone call to your area Health Authority requesting home support.
- Other options given by the case manager.
- Be clear about what is best for you and be able to say ‘why’.
- Family and their role as a caregiver.
Video 3.5: Myth busting
4min 33sec
- CSIL funds come from a separate budget [this is in fact incorrect]; truth being the CSIL funds are still all part of the same home support budget in each health authority.
- Waitlist for the CSIL Program [this is in fact incorrect]. It’s a core program so there is no waitlist, the program is assessed by need.
- Very few case managers have CSIL clients, as such their knowledge of the CSIL program is very limited – that said, case managers are becoming more familiar so in turn the program is becoming more recognized.
- Some case managers are under the impression that once you are approved for Home Support hours you must be on Agency services for a period of time before applying for CSIL – this is incorrect information. Once you are approved for Home Support hours you can choose to go on the CSIL program immediately.
- No cap on funds but resources are tight. There are four types of need/criteria that will be reviewed throughout subsequent videos.
Video 4: Pros of Being on CSIL
2min 24sec
- Advantages.
- Small Business.
- Pros:
- Attendant job description is based on YOUR activities, values and priorities.
- Personalized care.
- The consumer has freedom and control.
- Centered to the individual.
Video 5: Cons of Being on CSIL
1min 40sec
- Hours are still calculated and dependent on the Health Authority.
- Policies are still varied throughout the province.
- It will demand a certain amount of your time and energy.
Video 6: Basics of being a CSIL employer
4min 28sec
- Basics of being a CSIL employer.
- Detailed supported lifestyle plan is the key [your 24hr day].
- Create a job description for your caregivers out of your supported plan.
- Know or be familiar with the business side of being an employer [hiring, scheduling, labour standards, WorkSafeBC].
- Discussion of guidelines and employer responsibilities.
Video 7
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-IFRC Team
Video 8: CSIL 3 Basic Options
4min 46sec
- The direct employer – CSIL Phase I, consumer is able to direct own care and handle staff, payroll, shifts/scheduling, is able to ask for assistance when needed.
- The Client Support Group [CSG] is strictly for home support needs and nothing else. CSG is different than a Micro-Board System, in that it [takes in ALL aspects of your life]. Both systems hire 5 people [min] as a client ‘non-profit society’ to help manage your supports.
- Representation Agreements – allows consumer to designate someone to manage for him/her at the times when they are not able to. They can manage all aspects of your health, your finances. Nidus Planning & Resource Centre. ALL CSIL employers can have a Rep Agreement.
Video 9
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-IFRC Team
Video 10
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-IFRC Team
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With sincere appreciation, the Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society thanks our funders for their generosity in supporting people with disabilities in British Columbia.
