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Tuesday, May 10, 2016 8:30 AM
Government is adding more than $1.2 million to enhance staffing and expand youth outreach, while working to create a new "no-questions-asked" safe housing option to better support vulnerable youth on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES).
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:30 PM
British Columbia youth and young adults with substance use disorders will soon have more supports with the re-opening of an enhanced, specialized, residential treatment program at the Crossing at Keremeos facility.
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Friday, February 5, 2016 11:00 AM
The Province will provide an additional 88 units of transitional housing and shelter, as well as 40 rent supplements for campers currently residing at the Victoria courthouse lawns.
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Thursday, October 8, 2015 9:30 AM
Government is strengthening services on the Downtown Eastside through a rapid response team model that will reach out to directly serve the needs and address the safety of the area’s highest-risk youth.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 1:00 PM
Two new online resources are now available to families living on low incomes and to communities working with them to ensure their needs are met.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015 12:20 PM
As part of its commitment under the Provincial Domestic Violence Plan, the B.C. government is investing $500,000 to increase access to transition house and safe-home services for Aboriginal women and children who are affected by domestic violence.
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Monday, June 1, 2015 8:45 AM
A new website, AgedOut.com, will help current and former youth in government care navigate the many challenges that can arise as they transition to adulthood.
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Sunday, May 31, 2015 8:30 AM
Perseverance, strength and resilience - these are the traits of B.C.'s children and youth in care.
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Friday, May 29, 2015 9:00 AM
Government is providing $315,000 to support the establishment of a mentorship program for 16-to 24-year-olds that will be delivered through Covenant House Vancouver.
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Friday, May 22, 2015 10:00 AM
Thanks to a new investment of $250,000, more young people transitioning out of government care will be supported through the Strive program to gain the life and work skills they need to become independent.
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