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Representative for Children and Youth renews calls to provincial government to address gender-based violence made in recent ground-breaking report

Victoria, B.C. – The Representative for Children and Youth is renewing her call for the provincial government to prioritize an …

CCCYA Statement on National Child Day

The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA) is proud to celebrate National Child Day on November 20th which …
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Representative reflects upon Foster Caregiver Month

October is Foster Caregiver Month, a time when we recognize the hard work and dedication of foster caregivers across the …

No Time to Wait: A review of MCFD’s child welfare workforce – Part One

This report is Part One of a two-part report on the workforce capacity of the Ministry of Children and Family …

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I need braces and I have asked my social worker and have not received an answer yet. It’s been six months. Can you help me get the braces I need?

One of our advocates can help you by requesting that the social worker answer your question as soon as possible …

I live in a group home. Can you help get me a transfer?

If you are unhappy where you’ve been placed, the Rep’s office can help you think of ways to solve a …

I live in a group home and I am turning 19 soon. Am I able to stay here, or do I have to move?

When you turn 19, you are no longer considered a child in care and you cannot typically live in a …

I have been in the same foster home for three years, and now I have to move, but I don’t want to. What should I do?

It might be possible for you to stay with your foster family, but each young person’s situation is different. The …

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