health problems. The three levels of specialized care all require the caregiver to have specialized experience and training. There is also a specific approval process in place to be able to care for these types of children. Levels 2 and 3 may sometimes provide specialized intervention and assessment services. Specialized Residential Services Specialized residential services include services such as group homes, intensive child care resources, and treatment foster home programs. These services may be operated by an individual, a nonprofit organization or a private organization. Funding for Foster Homes The amount of funding a family receives for a child in their care varies according to the type of care being provided as well as the age of the child. As of April 2009 a regular or restricted foster home receives $803.82 for a child aged 0–11 and $909.95 for a child aged 12–19. Specialized family homes receive more funding depending on what level of care they provide. Rights of children and youth in care In December 2008, the Federation of BC Youth in Care Network released a handbook, titled Your Life – Your Rights, that explains the rights of youth in care in a youth-friendly manner. Criticism of MCFD for failure to protect children Ted Hughes authored a report critical of MCFD and issued recommendations to prevent further deaths of children involved with MCFD. MCFD has been repeatedly been criticized for failing to implement recommendations of the Hughes Report. Further reading Foster Care in British Columbia References External links MCFD website British Columbia government departments and agencies British Columbia