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Putting Children and Youth at the Centre: Reforming and Modernizing the Mental Health Act for Children and Youth
The Representative for Children and Youth is urging the provincial government to modernize the Mental Health Act and ensure that …
Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates Seeks Compliance to Jordan’s Principle on National Child Day and Every Day – Our Children, Our Future
The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates are urging Canada to immediately end the discrimination and address the systemic …
Annual Report and Service Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28
The Representative has released the Annual Report 2024/25 and Service Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28. This report includes details on the …
International Overdose Awareness Day: B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth Urges Awareness, Compassion, and Action
Victoria – Nine years into B.C.’s toxic drug crisis, first declared a public health emergency by the Provincial Health Officer …
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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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