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Representative’s statement on services for children and youth with support needs
Over the last 13 months, we have been carefully watching the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s (MCFD’s) effort to …
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Final Submission on Statutory Review of the Representative for Children and Youth Act
Representative for Children and Youth Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth has made a number of recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on …
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Canadian Council for Children and Youth Statement on National Child Day
November 20 is National Child Day, a celebration of the global pledge made to children’s rights. The CCCYA, of which …
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Representative’s Statement on the Provincial Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services Amendment Act
Today, the British Columbia government announced proposed key amendments to legislation (Bill 38) that will act as an important step …
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My social worker told me I need to live with my auntie, but I don’t want to stay there. Can you help me find another place to live?
One of our advocates can listen to your concerns and assist you with having your voice heard and considered by …
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My friend is being abused. What should I do?
You should call the Children’s Helpline right away. Call 310-1234 (no area code), or dial 0 from any phone in …
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I’m 16. I applied for a youth agreement and I’m not eligible. Can you help me get a youth agreement?
Contact us to learn more about youth agreements and how they work. We can help you figure out why you …
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I’m 13 and don’t want to live with the foster parents I’ve been placed with. Can I move to another home?
The Rep can’t step in and change a decision that has been made about you, but we can help you …
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B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth
4 days ago
A Conversation on Belonging: Jade
Part 1
The Representative for Children and Youth sits down with Jade, a former youth in care, to have a conversation about her life experiences and the importance of belonging.
Part 2 – Coming Soon.
View on YouTubeThe Representative for Children and Youth sits down with Jade, a former youth in care, to have a conversation about her life experiences and the importance of belonging.
Part 2 – Coming Soon.