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Accessibility Plan 2025-28
RCY is actively working to create a more inclusive and accessible future. RCY’s Accessibility Plan has been drafted to act …

Representative for Children and Youth says much more needs to be done to ensure young people in care do not continue to go missing.
VICTORIA – In acknowledgement of International Missing Children’s Day, May 25th, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth is calling on provincial systems …

No Time to Wait: A review of MCFD’s child welfare workforce Pt.2
This report is the second and final report on a review of the workforce capacity of the Ministry of Children …

Too Many Left Behind: Ensuring Children and Youth with Disabilities Thrive
The Representative for Children and Youth has released an Issues Spotlight report renewing calls for immediate and urgent action including …
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Who is the Representative for Children and Youth?
Jennifer Charlesworth has been the Rep since October 2018. She works to make sure that the rights and opinions of …
What is advocacy?
Advocacy is helping someone have their voice heard and making sure their rights are respected …
What information will be shared about me?
Any information gathered about you is confidential. While most of the Rep’s advocacy services are done over the phone, advocates …
What if I don’t trust the advocate?
Advocates are there to act on your behalf. The Rep’s Office doesn’t work for a Ministry or Community Living BC …
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