Noelle supports Foster Caregivers who contract with the MCFD office in Vernon and live in the communities of  Vernon, Armstrong, Cherryville, Coldstream, Falkland, Lavington and Lumby.

Noelle has a passion for working with children in care and supporting the people who bring them into their hearts and homes. Her family fostered for many years and she also brings experience as a Psychiatric Nurse, a Child Care Worker, a Special Education Assistant and a HomeShare provider. 

Cyndee provides support services to Foster Parents who contract with MCFD in the Central Okanagan. This includes Foster Parents who live in and around the communities of Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, and West Kelowna.

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Cyndee joined OFPA in August 2017. She has a a profound passion for children, youth and families and has spent the last 25+ years working within this field in a variety of capacities including fostering. Cyndee has a personal interest in childhood abuse and trauma, attachment, mental health, intellectual and learning disabilities. Although she has a diploma in Early Childhood Education, and a degree in Child and Youth Care, she believes it’s her life experiences (the good, bad, and ugly) that define her and make her a perfect fit for this position.

Caregivers who contract with MCFD offices in Penticton, and Osoyoos or Princeton access support services from Marsha. This includes foster parents who live in and around the communities of Kaleden, Keremeos, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, Summerland, and Tulameen.

Marsha has recently joined OFPA as a new coordinator. She has over fifteen years experience as a foster parent and has worked to support Youth who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness and has worked in supportive hosuing. Marsha is passionate about education and helping prevent housing break down for youth in care. 

Heather provides support services to Foster Caregivers who contract with the MCFD office in Salmon Arm. This includes Foster Caregivers who live in and around Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Sorrento, Armstrong and Enderby.

Heather and her husband live in the Shuswap area and have two adult children. Heather joined OFPA in 2019 and has expansive experience working with young children, children with diverse needs, and specializes in early development and behavioural psychology. Heather is dedicated to supporting foster families in the Shuswap and has spent the past 12+ years promoting healthy family dynamics to promote inclusivity and strong family foundations, while honouring the diversity of all members of her community.

As Executive Director Joan is responsible for the successful leadership and management of OFPA. She supported Foster Parents in the Central Okanagan, as their Foster Parent Coordinator, from 1993 to 2014. Joan has a well-established relationship with caregivers and MCFD, as well as experience working with parent groups, managing programs, developing training and providing support.