As British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth (RCY), a significant part of my role is to point out when supports and services provided by government for children, youth and young adults are lacking. My Office routinely identifies such shortcomings and makes recommendations about how government can do better for young people in this province. […]
For the past two years, we have celebrated Social Work Week under the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a profound effect on the lives of social workers both professionally and personally. Social workers have been working tirelessly to support children, youth, families and others who have felt disproportionate effects from this global pandemic. Social workers […]
DECEMBER 13, 2021 (Saskatoon): December 13, 2021 marks 30 years since Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). This legally-binding human rights treaty sets out 42 protection, promotion and participation rights for young persons under 18. “As a signatory, Canada made a commitment to Canadian children that their unique […]
Since the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) announced long-term plans to fundamentally change its Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) program, many parents, volunteers and others who work with children and families have expressed serious concerns about those changes. Sadly, the announcement has resulted in uncertainty, fear, anxiety and stress for many […]
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