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Canadian Council for Children and Youth Statement on National Child Day
The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA) is a national
organization, which RCY is a member, made up of …
organization, which RCY is a member, made up of …

Still Left Out: Children and youth with disabilities in B.C.
The Representative for Children and Youth has released a follow-up report to Left Out, calling on the provincial government to …

Representative’s statement congratulating Dr. Cindy Blackstock’s 2023 World’s Children’s Prize
As B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, I want to formally acknowledge and celebrate the fact that longtime advocate and …

Annual Report 2022/23 and Service Plan 2023/24 to 2025/26
The Representative has released the Annual Report 2022/23 and Service Plan 2023/24 to 2025/26. This report includes details on the …
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I don’t feel like my social worker is listening to me. Where can I make a complaint?
Each region has staff known as “dispute resolution consultants” who listen to complaints and help resolve issues. You can find …
I am not a child in care. Do you only advocate for children in care?
No. Any child or youth can contact us and talk to someone who will determine if we are able to …
I am living with my foster parents and I really want to play soccer. They say they would like me to play, but the fees are too high. Can you help my foster parents pay the sporting fees for me?
As a child in care, your rights include the right to participate in social and recreational activities if available and …
I am currently staying at a safe house and I don’t want to return home. Can you help me find a place to live?
A social worker within the Ministry of Children and Family Development will need to assess your situation to determine the …
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