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CCCYA Statement on National Child Day

The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA) is proud to celebrate National Child Day on November 20th which …
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Representative reflects upon Foster Caregiver Month

October is Foster Caregiver Month, a time when we recognize the hard work and dedication of foster caregivers across the …

No Time to Wait: A review of MCFD’s child welfare workforce – Part One

This report is Part One of a two-part report on the workforce capacity of the Ministry of Children and Family …

Don’t Look Away – How one boy’s story has the power to shift a system of care for children and youth

The Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) is calling for a collective commitment to “stop tinkering at the edges of …

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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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