BC Gov News

B.C. boosts payments for children in foster, kinship, out-of-care placements

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:30 PM

Foster parents and others who support vulnerable children and youth will soon have more assistance with monthly costs, with an increase to payments that help cover food, clothing and transportation costs for children and youth in their care.

Access to post-secondary education expanded for former youth in care

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:15 AM

Expanding access to post-secondary education and skills training for former youth in care

Former youth in care in B.C. of all ages will have their tuition waived for post-secondary education as government takes action to remove age requirements for the Tuition Waiver Program.

B.C. expands early childhood education dual-credit programs for high school students

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Thursday, August 4, 2022 8:00 AM

B.C. expands early childhood education dual-credit programs for high school students

More students in grades 11 and 12 will be able to earn both high school and post-secondary credits toward careers in early childhood education with the introduction of 30 new dual-credit programs at school districts throughout B.C.

Province seeks public input on supports for children, youth

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022 11:15 AM

A survey about B.C’s new service approach for children and youth with support needs is now open to the public.

Historic help for youth from care will support strong transitions to adulthood

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022 12:15 PM

Young people in government care will have access to new and increased supports until the age of 27.

Families will save more on child care through Budget 2022

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Thursday, March 3, 2022 12:45 PM

Budget 2022 is making life better for families through investments in child care that will improve access to child care, reduce costs for parents and build the spaces families need.

Investing in early childhood educators creates a StrongerBC, Canada

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Friday, February 18, 2022 10:30 AM

More B.C. families will benefit from quality child care, thanks to investments that will encourage early childhood educator (ECE) recruitment and retention through better access to bursaries, professional development opportunities and wage enhancements.

Rapid tests being delivered to support B.C. child care providers

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:25 PM

The Province is distributing up to 250,000 rapid antigen tests to government-funded child care providers throughout British Columbia for use by child care professionals with COVID-19 symptoms.