History
Bereaved Families of Ontario (BFO) was
initiated in 1978 by four bereaved mothers as a self-help,
mutual aid program under the auspices of the Chaplaincy
Department of the Hospital for Sick Children. In July
1984, a grant from the Trillium Foundation enabled
the organization to become a provincial body. Durham
Region became an affiliate in Oct. 1993 and a strong
team of volunteers. Our chapter provides support services,
public awareness, and volunteer training in our Region.
Mission
- BFO provides self-help/mutual aid support to bereaved
parents through groups and/or one-to-one meetings.
- BFO may assist corporations, local business and other
institutions with bereavement support services for their
employees and their families through their Employee Assistance
Program.
- BFO has a small staff of volunteers who provide the front
line service to the bereaved in our community.
Funding
- All our programs and services are offered free of charge.
- BFO-Durham Region currently receives no federal, provincial
or municipal funding, nor are we a member of the United
Way.
- Most of BFO's Funding comes from individuals and special
fundraising events.
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Bereaved Families of Ontario