Adoptive Families Give the Gift of New Lives
Over the years, I have had the privilege of meeting many adoptive parents and the young people to whom they have given second chances and new lives.
Through the advocacy work of my office, we are honored to see the …
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Growing Up In B.C.
This unique report takes a sweeping look at young lives across the province, using as wide a lens as possible to examine the state of British Columbia’s children and youth.
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Editorial Submission on giving children the best start to life
The Representative examines the key things that children need from their families, communities and government in order to have the best possible start in life.
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Representative Celebrates Foster Parents
In honour of Foster Family month, I offer my personal thanks to B.C’s foster parents, for their hard work and dedication to the young people they are helping.
There is a great proverb that says “one generation plants the trees, …
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2009/10 Annual Report
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.
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Sexual Abuse Intervention Program
This report reviews the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program, which provides a range of treatments and support services to children and youth who have been sexually abused, and to children under the age of 12 with sexual behaviour disorders.
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Update: System of Services for Children and Youth with Special Needs
This is the third report issued by the RCY looking at the responsiveness and effectiveness of services to B.C.’s children and youth with special needs. (Previous reports: Nov. 2008 and Feb. 2008). [link to report pages]The report provides an …
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FASD Awareness is Key to Prevention
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day is an important part of the push to end this preventable disability. It is absolutely essential to increase awareness of FASD, of the danger of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, and of the need …
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Representative’s Statement on Family Relations Act Reform
The Representative for Children and Youth welcomes many of the changes reflected in the White Paper on Family Relations Act Reform released on July 19, 2010. Changes that support hearing the views of children and youth in decisions that will …
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