October 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of Foster Family Month in B.C. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is particularly important to recognize caregivers around the province as they maintain these important roles during these ever-shifting times.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day was first celebrated in 1999 with a focus on improving prevention, diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. On this FASD Awareness Day, I want to take time to acknowledge the importance of …
Government’s announcement to increase the number of treatment beds in B.C. for youth struggling with addictions is a positive step forward.
I want to express my concerns about the lack of balance that the provincial government has taken in its approach to the problem of harmful substance use by youth with the introduction of Bill 22-2020, Mental Health Amendment Act……
Today, as we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, the very first thing we are called upon to do is to celebrate and honour the diverse original peoples of this land – the First Nations, Métis, Inuit and urban Indigenous peoples. …
Well, this is certainly not the 10th annual Child and Youth in Care Week we were expecting. COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into many celebrations this year, and it is affecting this very special week as well.
As Child Care Month draws to a close, I offer gratitude and my personal thank you to all of those working in the field of early childhood education throughout B.C.
May 17 serves as a reminder to everyone that there is no place for homophobia, transphobia or biphobia in our society.
In these difficult and extraordinary times, I want to let all British Columbians know about our commitment and intentions at the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth.
https://rcybc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Representatives-Statement-March-27.pdf…
