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Annual Report 2020/21 and Service Plan 2021/22 to 2023/24

This report provides an overview of the work of the Office on behalf of the children and youth of B.C ...
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Representative’s Statement on Foster Family Month

October is Foster Family Month, a time when we recognize the hard work and dedication of foster caregivers across the ...
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Representative’s Statement on Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today we recognize the history and troubling legacy of the residential school system in Canada. We wear orange in memory ...
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Representative’s statement on International FASD Awareness Day

International FASD Awareness Day is an important time for us to recognize the strengths of children with fetal alcohol spectrum ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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?

A social worker within the Ministry of Children and Family Development will need to assess your situation to determine the ...
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