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Representative’s Statement on the Province’s Amendments to the Mental Health Act

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Beyond Compliance: Ensuring quality in care planning

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At a Crossroads: The roadmap from fiscal discrimination to equity in Indigenous child welfare

British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) is calling upon the provincial government to end discriminatory funding practices and …
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Statements on the Effects of Residential Schools

The Representative for Children and Youth and RCY’s Knowledge Keeper have released statements about the ongoing and persistent harm and …
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Each region has staff known as “dispute resolution consultants” who listen to complaints and help resolve issues. You can find …
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I am not a child in care. Do you only advocate for children in care?

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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 …
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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?

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B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth

2 months ago

Representative's Statement – The Effects of Residential Schools

B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth statement about the ongoing and persistent harm and trauma caused by residential schools across B.C. and Canada.

RCY pledges to walk alongside First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Urban Indigenous communities as strong allies and to continue our work to improve child- and youth-serving systems and support B.C. families.

You are not alone. If you need emotional support, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline can be reached at 1-800-721-0066.
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