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Welcome to My World Podcast

Welcome to My World is a podcast created by Louis, a member of the Representative’s Social Media Youth Team. Louis is a Métis youth with primarily high-functioning Autism-Asperger’s Syndrome, as well as other invisible disabilities. His podcast provides an authentic …


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Under 24 and eligible for CLBC services? We can help.

If you are under 24 and eligible for Community Living BC services, advocates at the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) can help.

Call us Monday to Friday: 1-800-476-3933.
Email: rcy@rcybc.ca 
Website: www.rcybc.ca

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Cindy Blackstock to be honoured with Korczak medal

Dr. Cindy Blackstock will be honoured for more than a quarter-century of dedicated work when she receives the 2017 Janusz Korczak Medal for Children’s Rights Advocacy this afternoon.

Blackstock will receive the medal, awarded by the Janusz Korczak Association of …


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Representative’s Report #29 – Reviews and Investigations: Oct. 1, 2016 to Jan. 31, 2017

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s (RCY) reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues, particularly in service delivery. The intent is to help prevent similar deaths or injuries …


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Protocol agreement signed

Representative Bernard Richard and Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux today completed the signing of a comprehensive protocol agreement which has the purpose of ensuring a clear, mutual understanding of their organizations’ respective roles and mandates regarding communication …


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Representative’s statement on Safe Care Act

On March 9, MLA Gordon Hogg introduced the Safe Care Act to the British Columbia Legislature, a Private Member’s Bill that would permit the involuntary confinement of children and youth with severe substance misuse issues, or those being sexually exploited. This …


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Delegated Aboriginal Agencies: How resourcing affects service delivery

Underfunding of Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAAs) may mean Indigenous children are being removed from their homes and placed in care simply because the funds are not there to provide support services to their families, finds a report released today by …


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Does your friend need help?

Ever wonder what to do if you have a friend who needs help? Check out this short video and feel free to contact our advocates at BC’s Office of the Representative for Children and Youth. You can call us, email …


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Bernard Richard confirmed as Representative for Children and Youth

Bernard Richard has been confirmed by the British Columbia Legislature as the province’s second Representative for Children and Youth.

Richard’s appointment was confirmed today in a unanimous vote of MLAs for a five-year term as Representative, pursuant to section 2 …


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Representative’s Report #28 – Reviews and Investigations: June 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2016

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues, particularly in service delivery. The intent is to help prevent similar deaths or injuries in …


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