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When Talk Trumped Service: A Decade of Lost Opportunity for Aboriginal Children and Youth in B.C.

A review of the results of Ministry of Children and Family Development’s spending on Aboriginal child welfare services over the past 12 years.

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Representative Marks Community Living Month

October is Community Living Month, the perfect time to honour the contributions of children and youth with developmental disabilities and recognize the many people who are making a difference in their lives, helping them build brighter futures.

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2012/13 Annual Report and 2013/14-2015/16 Service Plan

This report provides an overview of the Office’s work on behalf of the vulnerable children and youth of B.C. over the past year and a plan reflecting future goals and objectives.

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Out of Sight: How One Aboriginal Child’s Best Interests Were Lost Between Two Provinces

An investigative report into the life of a young Aboriginal girl who was subject to neglect and abuse after moving from the care of the B.C. government to the care of her maternal grandfather in Saskatchewan.

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Representative’s Report #18 – Reviews and investigations: February 1 – May 31, 2013

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Letter to the Minister on Settlement Workers in Schools

The Representative’s letter to the federal Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism regarding the importance of the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) and other programs for immigrant and refugee youth.

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To B.C.’s Children and Youth in Care

For three years now, British Columbia has dedicated one week to reflect on the strengths and needs of each of the more than 8,000 children and youth in the care of our provincial government. To each one of those boys …


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Still Waiting: First-hand Experiences with Youth Mental Health Services in B.C.

The Representative’s report on youth mental health services in B.C., with focus on 16 to 18 year olds.

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Much More than Paperwork, Proper Planning Essential to Better Lives for B.C.’s Children in Care

The Representative’s audit on the plans of care for children and youth who are in the long-term care of the Province of British Columbia.

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Representative’s Report #17 – Reviews and investigations: October 1, 2012 – January 31, 2013

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